Physics (BS)

Physics Curriculum (BS)

This curriculum is designed to give a broad and fundamental knowledge of the priniciples of physics as well as an introduction to the techniques of physics research.  Although the primary aim of the basic curriculum is to prepare the student for graduate work in physics, sufficient specialized courses are available to prepare the graduate for jobs in industry and in various government laboratories.  A physics major is an excellent choice for the pre-medical student.

Requirements for a Major in Physics

Each student majoring in physics is required to follow the physics curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in physics.

The physics program offers a Medical Physics track.  This track is for students wishing to pursue a career in Medical Physics, but also provides the appropriate background for those students seeking to enter Medical School.

A set of convenience substitutions are also suggested for students that want to concurrently obtain a degree in Electrical Engineering.  Scroll down for details.

For students interested in interdisciplinary fields involving physics, it is suggested that the physics curriculum be followed with all electives taken in the other field of interest.

Double Degree in Electrical Engineering and Physics

The following changes to the Physics curriculum will allow you to obtain a double degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)  and Physics:

• Substitute ENGR 122  for PHYS 102  and PHYS 103 ;
• Add PHYS 261  and PHYS 262  sophomore labs not required in the ELEN curriculum;
• Substitute ELEN 220 for CHEM 102  and CHEM 104 ;
• Substitute ELEN 223  and ELEN 229  for PHYS 404  and PHYS 405 ;
• Substitute ENGR 222  for PHYS 307 ;
• Substitute ELEN 313  for PHYS 406 ;
• Substitute ELEN 411  for PHYS 407 ;
• Substitute ELEN courses for PHYS directed electives, as long as the electives include one computational course;
• Student can concurrently enroll in PHYS 435  with Senior Design. Senior design project can count toward PHYS 435  research requirement if turned in to completely satisfy course requirements of PHYS 435 .

Total additional requirements are 25 semester credit hours (PHYS 304 , PHYS 422 , PHYS 423 , PHYS 416 , PHYS 417 , PHYS 418 , PHYS 419 , PHYS 424 , plus sophomore labs, plus PHYS 435  which can be concurrent with senior design) to add a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Physics.