Dec 04, 2024

2024-2025 General Catalog

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2024-2025 General Catalog

Physics BS - 4 Year Degree Plan

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 credits)

MATH 1220 - Calculus II (QL) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s) or
PHYS 2310 - Physics for Scientists I (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I 1 credit(s)
PHYS - College of Science sequence requirement (4 credits)
University Studies Breadth Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

MATH 2210 - Multivariable Calculus (QI) 3 credit(s)
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s) or
PHYS 2320 - Physics for Scientists II (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II 1 credit(s)
PHYS - College of Science sequence requirement (4 credits)
MATH 2270 - Linear Algebra (QI) 3 credit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (14 credits)

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
MATH 2280 - Ordinary Differential Equations (QI) 3 credit(s)
PHYS 2500 - Introduction to Computer Methods in Physics 2 credit(s)
PHYS 2710 - Introductory Modern Physics 3 credit(s)
University Studies Breadth Courses (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

PHYS 3550 - Intermediate Classical Mechanics 3 credit(s)
PHYS 3710 - Intermediate Modern Physics 3 credit(s)
University Studies Breadth Courses (3 credits)
Advisor-Directed Elective credits (3 credits)
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 credits)

PHYS 3600 - Electromagnetism I 3 credit(s)
PHYS 3870 - Intermediate Physics Laboratory (CI) 3 credit(s)
University Studies Breadth Courses (6 credits)
University Depth Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (14 credits)

PHYS 3880 - Advanced Physics Laboratory (CI) 3 credit(s) (May be used as elective credit)
Physics Elective (if not taken sophomore year) (3 credits)
University Studies Depth Course (3 credits)
Advisor-Directed Elective Credits (5 credits)

Year 4

Fall Semester (16 credits)

PHYS 4650 is required if PHYS 3700 is not taken, or it may be used as a physics elective

PHYS 4650 - Optics I 3 credit(s)
Advisor-Directed Elective Credits (12 credits)
PHYS 4900 - Research in Physics (CI) 1-3 credit(s) (Register for 1 credit)

Spring Semester (14 credits)

PHYS 3700 - Thermal Physics 3 credit(s) or Physics Elective at 3500+ level
PHYS 4900 - Research in Physics (CI) 1-3 credit(s) (Register for 1 credit)
Advisor-Directed Elective Credits (10 credits)