The Department of Physics, Undergraduate Programs

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Requirements for Graduation with BS in Physics

Majors must earn a minimum of 40 credits in physics courses including PHYSIC 113, 114, 181, 182, 211, 214, 281, 312, 321, either 382 or 391 (or ENGIN 365), either 322 or 392 (or ENGIN 241), 421, and two physics electives at the level of 300 or higher. In addition majors must complete CHEM 115, 116, 117, and 118, MATH 240 and 310, and CS 110 or an approved substitute. (Students with proficiency in computer programming may request from the department a waiver of the CS 110 requirement.)

Students should note that the university requires for a BS degree six mathematics or science courses outside of the student's major field. Most physics majors (especially those planning graduate work and/or professional careers in physical science) will want to take more physics and mathematics courses that the minimum required for graduation. Additional courses recommended for students planning to pursue graduate studies are PHYSIC 322, 350 and 422, and two or more semesters of mathematics courses such as MATH 354 and 358. All majors are encouraged to gain facility in computer programming.

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