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Physics Major, BS

Check Sheet

A minimum of fourteen courses are required for the Physics major, Bachelor of Science.

Introductory Physics Courses

  • Take either the combination of PHY 111, 112, and 211 or PHY 109 and 110

Physics Core Courses

  • PHY 255
  • PHY 310
  • One advanced lab course from the following: PHY 240, 324, 350, 352, 358, or approved course
  • PHY 420a or PHY 420b (or PHY 460 with approval of department)

Physics 300-level Courses

  • 3 courses from PHY 312, 319, 330, or 341

Physics Electives

  • 2 physics courses at the 200-level or higher, which may include CHEM 306
  • If PHY 109 and 110 were taken for the introductory requirement, then one additional physics 200-level elective course is required.

Mathematics Requirement

  • Math through Math 211
  • Math 225