Physics, B.S.

1. 20 required credits in physics

• PHY 151 - Introductory Physics I (4) Credits
• PHY 152 - Introductory Physics II (4) Credits
• PHY 158 - General Physics Laboratory (2) Credits
• PHY 317 - Modern Physics Laboratory (2) Credits
• PHY 351 - Intermediate Theoretical Physics (4) Credits
• PHY 371 - Foundations of Modern Physics (4) Credits

2. A minimum of 22 elective credits in physics at or above the 200 level, including at least 2 credits of laboratory course work.

• PHY 361 - Mechanics I (4) Credits and
• PHY 381 - Electricity and Magnetism I (4) Credits

• are strongly recommended for students planning graduate work in physics

3. Required courses

• MTH 154 - Calculus I (4) Credits
• MTH 155 - Calculus II (4) Credits
• MTH 254 - Multivariable Calculus (4) Credits and either

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• MTH 275 - Linear Algebra (4) Credits or
• MTH 256 - Introduction to Linear Algebra (3) Credits

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• APM 255 - Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra (4) Credits or
• APM 257 - Introduction to Differential Equations (3) Credits

4. 10 credits of chemistry at a level not below CHM 157, but not CHM 300.

5. Required course

• PHY 400 - Undergraduate Seminar (3) Credits or
• PHY 490 - Independent Research (3-6) Credits

• either of which fulfills the university general education requirement for the capstone course in the major