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Physics Major (Applied Physics Track) – Bachelor of Science

Program Requirements

General Education

MATH 175Calculus I

4
PHYS 499CCapstone and Senior Thesis I

2
PHYS 499DCapstone and Senior Thesis II

1
Total Credit Hours:37

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

Major Requirements

Core Courses

CHEM 111Principles of Chemistry I

4
CHEM 112Principles of Chemistry II

4
PHYS 270Introduction to Scientific Computing

3
PHYS 231Engineering Physics I

4
PHYS 231AEngineering Physics I Lab

1
PHYS 232Engineering Physics II

4
PHYS 232AEngineering Physics II Lab

1
PHYS 340Experimental Physics

3
PHYS 353Concepts of Modern Physics I

4
PHYS 354Concepts of Modern Physics II

3
PHYS 361Fundamentals of Electronics

3
Total Credit Hours:34

Supplemental Requirements

MATH 275Calculus II

4
MATH 276Calculus III

4
MATH 363Differential Equations

3
Total Credit Hours:11

Applied Physics Track Requirements

(intended for students who wish to pursue careers or graduate/professional studies other than physics)

PHYS 350Nuclear Science

4
PHYS 411Thermodynamics

3
PHIL 400Philosophy of Science

3
Total Credit Hours:10

Minor

All majors must also include a minor or additional major. See Terms to Know.
Total Credit Hours:21

Free Electives

Free Electives (chosen by student)

7
Total Credit Hours:7

Total Credit Hours: 120