Physics, B.S.

1. 20 required credits in physics

• PHY 151 - Introductory Physics I (4) and
  PHY 110 - General Physics Lab I
    (1)
• PHY 152 - Introductory Physics II (4) and
  PHY 111 - General Physics Lab II
    (1)
• PHY 317 - Modern Physics Laboratory (2)
• PHY 351 - Intermediate Theoretical Physics (4)
• PHY 371 - Foundations of Modern Physics (4)

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

• PHY 361 - Mechanics I (4) and
  PHY 381 - Electricity and Magnetism
    (4) are strongly recommended for students planning graduate work in physics.

3. Required courses

• MTH 154 - Calculus I (4)
• MTH 155 - Calculus II (4)
• MTH 254 - Multivariable Calculus (4)
• MTH 275 - Linear Algebra (4) (or MTH 256) or
  APM 255 - Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra
    (4) (or APM 257)

4. 10 credits of chemistry at a level not below CHM 144, but not CHM 300

5. Capstone course

• PHY 400 - Undergraduate Seminar (3) or PHY 490 - Independent Research  (3) (either of which fulfills the university general education requirement for the capstone course in the major)