Curriculum for the B.A. in Physics
Students pursuing a B.A. in Physics must complete:
- 28 University Core credits
- 13 BSNES Core credits
- 34 Science, Computer Science, and Math credits
- 15 Basic Physics credits: PHYS 211, 212, 302, 312, and 374
- 17 Intermediate and Advanced Elective credits (any 300 level or above)
- 13 Unrestricted Elective credits
To graduate, a student:
- needs a minimum of 120 credit hours
- must have a grade of C or better in all physics courses
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University Core Requirements - 28 credits
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| UCOR 101 | Thinking and Writing Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| UCOR 102 | Imaginative Literature and Critical Writing | 3 |
| UCOR 132 | Basic Philosophical Questions | 3 |
| UCOR 14X | Theology | 3 |
| COSC 030 | Research/Info Skills | 1 |
| Course in Ethics | 3 | |
| Course in Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Course in Faith and Reason | 3 | |
| Course in Global Diversity | 3 | |
| Course in Social Justice | 3 |
BSNES Core Requirements - 13 credits
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| ENGL 302W | Science Writing | 3 |
| HIST 307 | History of Science | 3 |
| SPRG 105 | Career Development Seminar | 1 |
| General Elective Credits | 6 | |
| Math Credits (10) | embedded |
This core curriculum will apply to all incoming freshmen beginning the Fall 2006 semester.
Science, Computer Science, and Math – 34 credits
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 121L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 122 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 122L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MATH 115 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 116 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 215 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 314 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 30x | Applied math elective (301 or 308) | 3 |
| COSC 160/ COSC 150 |
Scientific Programming: Java/C++ | 3 |
Basic Physics Core – 15 credits
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| PHYS 211/211L | General Analytical Physics I and Lab |
4 |
| PHYS 212/212L | General Analytical Physics II and Lab |
4 |
| PHYS 302 | Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 312 | Optics Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 374 | Modern Physics | 3 |
Requirements for the Minor
A student may choose to minor in physics by completing 211, 211L, 212, 212L, and 12 additional credits in physics courses numbered 300 or above, all with a grade of C or better. Individual course prerequisites must be satisfied.