Majors, Minors & Requirements

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All prospective physics majors should consult with the Department Chairperson as early as possible. As noted, prospective physics majors should take in their first year Physics 111-112 and associated laboratory. Physics 101, 105, and 107 may not be used for credit towards a major or minor in physics, but they may be used for general degree credits.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN PHYSICS LEADING TO THE B.S. DEGREE

A total of fifty-five (55) credits as follows:
  1. Physics 111-112, 111L-112L.
  2. Physics 211, 211L.
  3. Physics 250.
  4. Physics 301, 305, 401, and 406.
  5. Physics 486.
  6. At least 4 additional Physics credits at the 300-level or above.
  7. Mathematics 121, 122, 251, and 223 or appropriate substitutes as approved by the Physics Department. It is recommended that these courses be taken in the first two years. Math 251 is offered in the fall only and should be taken in the fall of the sophomore year, followed by Math 223 in the spring of the sophomore year.

Students majoring in physics and planning to pursue graduate studies in physics or in a closely related field are strongly encouraged to take the following additional courses: Physics 302, 304, 306, and 325; Mathematics 261.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN PHYSICS

A total of twenty-four (24) credits as follows:
  1. Physics 111-112, 111L-112L.
  2. Physics 211. (Note: Physics 213L is not required.)
  3. At least one additional 4-credit Physics course at the 200-level or above.
  4. Mathematics 121, 122. Mathematics 223 is recommended, but not required. Note that Mathematics 223 is a prerequisite for many upper level physics courses.

HONORS IN PHYSICS

  1. Courses required: those listed for the B.S. degree with a major in physics, plus Physics 495-496, Honors Tutorial.
  2. A research project in physics, usually involving a topic related to Physics Faculty research. The Honors Project must be approved by the Department of Physics and must follow the department and college guidelines and schedule for honors work. A creditable thesis must be presented to the Department at the end of the academic year.