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Bachelor of Arts in Physics

The B.A. in Physics requires 24 hours in physics is offered in two tracks.

For both tracks Physics 498, Math 261, and 262 are also required

Requirements

Semester Hours
Physics (major): The B.A. in Physics requires 24 hours in physics is offered in two tracks.
  • Track 1 includes the following: Physics 211, 221, 221, 222; at least 16 hours of approved physics courses at the 300 level or higher (excluding Phys 303), of which at least 6 hours are of approved physics courses at the 400 level or above.
  • Track 2 includes the following: Physics 213, 214, 223, 224, 303; at least 13 hours of approved physics courses at the 300 level or higher, of which at least 6 hours are of approved physics courses at the 400 level or above.
For both tracks Physics 498, Math 261, and 262 are also required
 24
English Composition and Literature
12
Modern or Ancient Language
 6
Additional Science (not Physics or Math) Suggested Courses: Chemistry and Computer Science
3
History
6
Mathematics: 261, 262 
6
Social Science
6
Humanities
3
Fine or Performing Arts
3


Suggested Curriculum for the B.A. Degree in Physics

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

Freshman Year
Classes Hours Classes Hours
Math 261 3 Math 262 3
English 101 3 English 102 3
Modern or Ancient Language 101 3 Modern or Ancient Llanguage 102 3
History 101 3 History 102 3

Sophomore Year
Physics 211, 221 4 Physics 212, 222 4
English (200 level) 3 English (200 level) 3
Social Science 3 Social Science 3
Modern or Ancient Language 201 3 Modern or Ancient Language 202 3
Elective 3 Elective 3

Junior Year
Physics 300 level 3 Physics 300 level 3
Chemistry 105, 115 4 Chemistry 106, 116 4
Fine Arts 3 Humanities 3
Minor/Electives
6
 Minor/Electives 6

Senior Year
Physics 400 level 3 Physics 400 level 3
Physics 319
4
 Physics 498 0
Minor/Electives 3 Minor/Electives 3
Electives 6 Electives

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