Physics, B.A.

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 29-31 Credits

• PHY 111 - General Physics I (4 cr.)
• PHY 112 - General Physics II (4 cr.)

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• PHY 311 - Analytical Mechanics (3 cr.) or
• PHY 312 - Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics (3 cr.)

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• PHY 314 - Introduction to Modern Physics (3 cr.)
• PHY 380 - Intermediate Laboratory (3 cr.)
• PHY 398 - Technical Reports in Physics and Engineering (3 cr.) (AWR)

Cognate Requirements 27-36 Credits

• 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 19-31 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 .