Jan 14, 2025

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2024-2025 General Catalog

Physics: Applied Emphasis BS - 4 Year Degree Map

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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 (15 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)
University Studies Breadth Course (6 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
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)
MATH 2270 - Linear Algebra (QI) 3 credit(s)
Advisor-Directed Elective credits (1 credit)

Year 2

Fall Semester (13 credits)

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)
PHYS - College of Science Sequence Requirement (4 credits)
Advisor-Directed Elective credits (1 credit)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
PHYS 3550 - Intermediate Classical Mechanics 3 credit(s)
PHYS - College of Science Sequence Requirement (4 credits)
University Studies Breadth Course (3 credits)
Advisor-Directed Elective credits (3 credits)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Elective Technical Course must be 3000+ level with coherent theme. Consult program advisor.

PHYS 3600 - Electromagnetism I 3 credit(s)
PHYS 3870 - Intermediate Physics Laboratory (CI) 3 credit(s)
University Studies Breadth Course (3 credits)
Elective Technical Course (3 credits)
Advisor-Directed Elective Credits (3 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

Elective Technical Course must be 3000+ level with coherent theme. Consult program advisor.

PHYS 3880 - Advanced Physics Laboratory (CI) 3 credit(s)
Elective Technical Course (3 credits)
University Studies Depth Course (3 credits)
Advisor-Directed Elective Credits (4 credits)
University Studies Breadth Course (3 credits)

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 credits)

Elective Technical Course must be 3000+ level with coherent theme. Consult program advisor.

PHYS 4650 - Optics I 3 credit(s)
Elective Technical Course (3 credits)
University Studies Depth Course (3 credits)
Advisor-Directed Elective Credits (6 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Elective Technical Course must be 3000+ level with coherent theme. Consult program advisor.

PHYS 3700 - Thermal Physics 3 credit(s)
PHYS 4900 - Research in Physics (CI) 1-3 credit(s) (2 credits required)
Elective Technical Course (3 credits)
Advisor-Directed Elective Credits (7 credits)

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