Major Requirements
SPECIFICS OF THE PHYSICS B.A. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours:120
Total Liberal Arts Hours Required:93
General Education Requirements: Per the General Education list (see General Education Division). Exceptions: the lab science and mathematics proficiency requirements are met through the major.
Major Requirements: 40 hours with a minimum of 24 hours in physics as follows:
- 12 hours of required physics courses
- 12 hours of required mathematics courses
- CSCI 2010
- 6 hours of physics electives
- 6 hours of physics electives
View the full course check sheet for detailed information about course requirements (pdf).
SPECIFICS OF THE PHYSICS B.S. DEGREE
Minimum Total Hours:120
Total Liberal Arts Hours Required:60
General Education Requirements: Per the General Education list (see General Education Division). Exceptions: the lab science and mathematics proficiency requirements are met through the major.
Major Requirements:52 hours with a minimum of 30 hours in physics as follows:
- 12 hours of required physics courses
- 12 hours of required mathematics courses
- CSCI 2010
- Four upper-division physics courses (12 hours): PHYS 3010, 3020, 4010, cross-register for PHY-Thermodynamics (One course from this group may be replaced with a different advanced physics course if approved by the Department via a Course Substitution Form.);
- 6 hours of physics electives
- One science/mathematics elective approved physics course through cross-registration;
- One Career Emphasis elective
View the full course check sheet for detailed information about course requirements (pdf).