Physics, B.S.

General Education Requirements

Students must meet requirements for general education; see The Cardinal Core Curriculum  for details. Certain courses that fulfill major or cognate requirements may also apply to general education.

Major Departmental Requirements 39-41 Credits

• PHY 111 - General Physics I (4 cr.)
• PHY 112 - General Physics II (4 cr.)
• PHY 311 - Analytical Mechanics (3 cr.)
• PHY 314 - Introduction to Modern Physics (3 cr.)
• PHY 341 - Thermodynamics (3 cr.)
• PHY 380 - Intermediate Laboratory (3 cr.)
• PHY 398 - Technical Reports in Physics and Engineering (3 cr.)
• PHY 421 - Fundamentals of Electromagnetism (3 cr.)
• PHY 452 - Quantum Mechanics (3 cr.)

Cognate Requirements 27-36

• CHE 111 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr.)
• CHE 112 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry II (4 cr.)
• CSC 221 - Introduction to Programming (3 cr.)
• MAT 104 - Trigonometry (1 cr.)
• MAT 224 - Calculus I (4 cr.)
• MAT 225 - Calculus II (4 cr.)
• MAT 326 - Calculus III (4 cr.)
• MAT 426 - Differential Equations (3 cr.)

Electives 9-21 Credits

Certain major/cognate courses may also satisfy GE requirements thus increase elective credits accordingly.

Total Credits minimum 120

Additional Degree Requirements

1. A minimum grade of C in all physics (PHY) and cognate courses.
2. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).
3. Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements.