Physics

Core Courses:
PHY 131 General Physics I: Mechanics, 172 General Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Waves , 251 General Physics III: Modern Physics, Optics and Thermodynamics, 330 Advanced Mechanics, 340 Electricity and Magnetism, two semester of physics seminar (PHY 501 Senior Seminar, 502 Senior Seminar)

Elective Courses:
plus eight additional credits in courses numbered above 300 (excluding 401), with four of those credits from an experimental or laboratory course

Additional Criteria:
In senior seminar, students will complete a substantial research project that culminates in a written thesis as well as a seminar presentation. Students majoring in Physics may not major in Physical Science.

Core Courses:
Students seeking to participate in a 3-2 Dual Degree program in engineering with a major in physics must fulfill the requirements for the major and additionally, must complete MTH 206 Multiple Variable Calculus, MTH 343 Differential Equations, CSC 101 Introduction to Programming and CHM 111 Organic Chemistry I (or CHM 112 Structure and Reactivity) to be eligible for the program. The requirement of two semesters of physics seminar (PHY 501 Senior Seminar, 502 Senior Seminar) is waived for students who enroll in a 3-2 program for their fourth year.

Total Credits:
22 credits in Physics

Core Courses:
PHY 131 General Physics I: Mechanics, 172 General Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Waves, and 251 General Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Waves and Thermodynamics

Elective Courses:
Eight additional credits in Physics courses numbered above 300 are required, with at least four credits coming from a non-experimental/non-laboratory course

Additional Criteria:
Cross listed courses cannot count toward the Physics minor. Students majoring in Chemistry, which requires PHY 131 General Physics I: Mechanics and 172 General Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Wave, can still count those credits toward the Physics minor.

Core Courses:
Students interested in teaching physics need to complete the secondary education major and the science education licensure requirements which include: a major or minor in biology, chemistry, physics, or environmental studies and the following courses: BIO 122 Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity, 123 Molecules, Cells, and Genes, 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, CHM 111 Organic Chemistry I , 112 Structure and Reactivity, ENV 120, PHY 131 General Physics I Mechanics,152 Introductory Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Waves, and EDU 337.