BS in Physics

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
Choose 10 credit hours of Laboratory Courses:
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
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

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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
Choose 7 credit hours of Laboratory Courses:
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
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

Graduation Requirements - Education

PHYS 0174 & 0175 or 0475 & 0476
PHYS 0477
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
MATH 0220
MATH 0230
MATH 0240
MATH 0280
MATH 0290
*or the corresponding honors courses
CHEM 0110
CHEM 0120
PHYS 0481
PSYED 1001
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

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