Physics, B.S.

Option 1. Teaching Track

 32.75 credit hours of physics, to include at least 23 credit hours at or above the 200-level:

• PHY 141 - Physics I
• PHY 142 - Physics II
• PHY 143C - Physics III (Calculus-Based)
• PHY 210 - Electronics
• PHY 244 - Physics IV
• PHY 245 - Physics V: Quantum Physics
• An additional 11.75 credit hours of physics at the 200-level or above

Required Support Courses:

• BIO 151 - Biological Investigations I
• BIO 152 - Biological Investigations II
• CHM 141 - General Chemistry I: Bio-organic Molecules
• CHM 142 - General Chemistry II: Environmental Chemistry
• MTH 151 - Calculus I
• MTH 152 - Calculus II
• MTH 153 - Calculus III
• MTH 254 - Calculus IV

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• MTH 300 - Linear Algebra -or-  
• MTH 315 - Ordinary Differential Equations with Applications

The Secondary Education Supplemental major is required

Physics major (B.S.) with Secondary Education Supplemental major: A typical student will need over 120 total credit hours to complete this degree. Certification requirements in anatomy, astronomy and geology may be met by successful completion of an exam, reducing the total number of credit hours required. Consult Education Department Handbook for all certification requirements.

Option 2. Professional Track

42.5 credit hours of physics, including:

• PHY 141 - Physics I
• PHY 142 - Physics II
• PHY 143C - Physics III (Calculus-Based)
• PHY 210 - Electronics
• PHY 244 - Physics IV
• PHY 245 - Physics V: Quantum Physics
• PHY 316 - Intermediate Mechanics
• PHY 340 - Thermodynamics
• PHY 416 - Advanced Mechanics
• PHY 420 - Electricity and Magnetism
• PHY 441 - Quantum Mechanics
• PHY 450 - Advanced Laboratory (minimum of four credit hours)

Required Support Courses:

• CHM 141 - General Chemistry I: Bio-organic Molecules
• CSC 150 - C++ Programming for Science and Engineering
• MTH 151 - Calculus I
• MTH 152 - Calculus II
• MTH 153 - Calculus III
• MTH 254 - Calculus IV
• MTH 300 - Linear Algebra
• MTH 315 - Ordinary Differential Equations with Applications