This program is designed for those who wish to use their knowledge of physics professionally. A minimum program is specified which provides the student with a mastery of essential aspects of physics and related areas. Elective courses beyond the basic requirements may be chosen to suit the individual interests and needs of the student, such as courses required for admission to medical school or courses in the School of Engineering.
A grade average of C or better in the required science courses is required in this program.
Graduation Requirements
PHYS 0174 & 0175 or 0475 & 0476
PHYS 0477
PHYS 1310
PHYS 1321
PHYS 1331
PHYS 1341
PHYS 1351
PHYS 1370
PHYS 1310
PHYS 1321
PHYS 1331
PHYS 1341
PHYS 1351
PHYS 1370
Choose 10 credit hours of Laboratory Courses:
ASTRON 1263
PHYS 0219
PHYS 0520
PHYS 0525
PHYS 1361
PHYS 1426
ASTRON 1263
PHYS 0219
PHYS 0520
PHYS 0525
PHYS 1361
PHYS 1426
MATH 0220
MATH 0230
MATH 0240
MATH 0280
MATH 0290
*or the corresponding honors courses
MATH 0230
MATH 0240
MATH 0280
MATH 0290
*or the corresponding honors courses
Choose 9 credit hours of science electives between Groups A and B, with at least 3 credit hours from Group B.
GROUP A
BIOSC 0150
BIOSC 0160
BIOENG 1070
BIOENG 1071
CHEM 0110
CHEM 0120
CHEM 0310
CHEM 0320
CS 0401
CS 0445
ENGR 0240
GEOL 0040
STAT 1151
STAT 1152
GROUP B
ASTRON 1120
ASTRON 1121
CHEM 1410
CHEM 1420
CHEM 1620
ECE 1232
ECE 1247
GEOL 1410
MATH 1470
MATH 1550
MATH 1560
MEMS 1054
PHYS 0481
PHYS 1374
PHYS 1375
PHYS 1376
PHYS 1378
GROUP A
BIOSC 0150
BIOSC 0160
BIOENG 1070
BIOENG 1071
CHEM 0110
CHEM 0120
CHEM 0310
CHEM 0320
CS 0401
CS 0445
ENGR 0240
GEOL 0040
STAT 1151
STAT 1152
GROUP B
ASTRON 1120
ASTRON 1121
CHEM 1410
CHEM 1420
CHEM 1620
ECE 1232
ECE 1247
GEOL 1410
MATH 1470
MATH 1550
MATH 1560
MEMS 1054
PHYS 0481
PHYS 1374
PHYS 1375
PHYS 1376
PHYS 1378
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Graduation Requirements - Graduate School Preparation
PHYS 0174 & 0175 or 0475 & 0476
PHYS 0477
PHYS 1310
PHYS 1321
PHYS 1331
PHYS 1341
PHYS 1351
PHYS 1370
PHYS 1371
PHYS 1372
PHYS 1373
PHYS 1310
PHYS 1321
PHYS 1331
PHYS 1341
PHYS 1351
PHYS 1370
PHYS 1371
PHYS 1372
PHYS 1373
Choose 7 credit hours of Laboratory Courses:
ASTRON 1263
PHYS 0219
PHYS 0520
PHYS 0525
PHYS 1361
PHYS 1426
ASTRON 1263
PHYS 0219
PHYS 0520
PHYS 0525
PHYS 1361
PHYS 1426
MATH 0220
MATH 0230
MATH 0240
MATH 0280
MATH 0290
*or the corresponding honors courses
MATH 0230
MATH 0240
MATH 0280
MATH 0290
*or the corresponding honors courses
Choose 9 credit hours of science electives between Groups A and B, with at least 3 credit hours from Group B.
GROUP A
BIOSC 0150
BIOSC 0160
BIOENG 1070
BIOENG 1071
CHEM 0110
CHEM 0120
CHEM 0310
CHEM 0320
CS 0401
CS 0445
ENGR 0240
GEOL 0040
STAT 1151
STAT 1152
GROUP B
ASTRON 1120
ASTRON 1121
CHEM 1410
CHEM 1420
CHEM 1620
ECE 1232
ECE 1247
GEOL 1410
MATH 1470
MATH 1550
MATH 1560
MEMS 1054
PHYS 0481
PHYS 1374
PHYS 1375
PHYS 1376
PHYS 1378
GROUP A
BIOSC 0150
BIOSC 0160
BIOENG 1070
BIOENG 1071
CHEM 0110
CHEM 0120
CHEM 0310
CHEM 0320
CS 0401
CS 0445
ENGR 0240
GEOL 0040
STAT 1151
STAT 1152
GROUP B
ASTRON 1120
ASTRON 1121
CHEM 1410
CHEM 1420
CHEM 1620
ECE 1232
ECE 1247
GEOL 1410
MATH 1470
MATH 1550
MATH 1560
MEMS 1054
PHYS 0481
PHYS 1374
PHYS 1375
PHYS 1376
PHYS 1378
Graduation Requirements - Education
PHYS 0174 & 0175 or 0475 & 0476
PHYS 0477
PHYS 1310
PHYS 1331
PHYS 1351
PHYS 1310
PHYS 1331
PHYS 1351
Choose 7 credit hours of Laboratory Courses:
ASTRON 1263
PHYS 0219
PHYS 0520
PHYS 0525
PHYS 1361
PHYS 1426
ASTRON 1263
PHYS 0219
PHYS 0520
PHYS 0525
PHYS 1361
PHYS 1426
MATH 0220
MATH 0230
MATH 0240
MATH 0280
MATH 0290
*or the corresponding honors courses
MATH 0230
MATH 0240
MATH 0280
MATH 0290
*or the corresponding honors courses
CHEM 0110
CHEM 0120
PHYS 0481
CHEM 0120
PHYS 0481
PSYED 1001
ADMPS 1001
IL 1430
IL 1580
ADMPS 1001
IL 1430
IL 1580
Choose 3 credit hours from courses that emphasize the broader impact of science:
Any HPS course
PHYS 0086
PHYS 0087
Any HPS course
PHYS 0086
PHYS 0087
Suggested sequence of courses for the B.S. in Physics
Semester | Physics | Math | Electives |
---|---|---|---|
1 - Fall | 0174 or 0475 | 0220 or 0230 | |
2 - Spring | 0175 or 0476 | 0230 or 0240 | |
3 - Fall | 0219 or 0520, 0477 | 0240 | |
4 - Spring | 0525 | 0280 | |
5 - Fall | 1321, 1351 | 0290 | |
6 - Spring | 1310, 1331, 1341 | Science | |
7 - Fall | 1370 | Science, Lab | |
8 - Spring | 1426 | Science |
Advanced sequence of courses for the B.S. in Physics
Semester | Physics | Math | Electives |
---|---|---|---|
1 - Fall | 0475 | 0230 | |
2 - Spring | 0476 | 0240, 0280 | |
3 - Fall | 0520, 0477 | 0290 | |
4 - Spring | 0525, 1331 | ||
5 - Fall | 1351, 1370 | ||
6 - Spring | 1310, 1341 | Science | |
7 - Fall | 1321 | Science, Lab | |
8 - Spring | 1426 | Science |
Suggested sequence of courses for the B.S. in Physics-Graduate School Preparation
Semester | Physics | Math | Electives |
---|---|---|---|
1 - Fall | 0174 or 0475 | 0220 or 0230 | |
2 - Spring | 0175 or 0476 | 0230 or 0240 | |
3 - Fall | 0219 or 0520, 0477 | 0240 | |
4 - Spring | 0525 | 0280 | |
5 - Fall | 1321, 1351 | 0290 | Lab |
6 - Spring | 1310, 1331, 1341 | Science | |
7 - Fall | 1370, 1373 | Science | |
8 - Spring | 1371, 1372 | Science |
Advanced sequence of courses for the B.S. in Physics-Graduate School Preparation
Semester | Physics | Math | Electives |
---|---|---|---|
1 - Fall | 0475 | 0230 | |
2 - Spring | 0476 | 0240, 0280 | |
3 - Fall | 0520, 0477 | 0290 | |
4 - Spring | 0525, 1331 | ||
5 - Fall | 1321, 1351, 1370 | Lab | |
6 - Spring | 1310, 1341, 1371 | Science | |
7 - Fall | 1373 | Science | |
8 - Spring | 1372 | Science |
Suggested sequence of courses for the B.S. in Physics- Education
Semester | Physics | Math | Electives |
---|---|---|---|
1 - Fall | 0174 or 0475 | 0220 or 0230 | CHEM 0110 |
2 - Spring | 0175 or 0476 | 0230 or 0240 | CHEM 0120 |
3 - Fall | 0219 or 0520, 0477 | 0240 | |
4 - Spring | 0481 | 0280 | Science |
5 - Fall | 1351 | 0290 | |
6 - Spring | 0525, 1331 | ||
7 - Fall | Education, Lab | ||
8 - Spring | 1310 | Education, Lab |