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B.A. in Physics

Typical Schedule of Courses

The B.A. in Physics is designed for students with multidisciplinary interests, especially in combination with a second major. The required courses can be scheduled as shown below. However, we can make adjustments to meet individual preferences. Please check the college catalog for official information. Return to main page


Freshman Fall Semester
PHY 151 General Physics I
MTH 161 Calculus I
ENG 101 Composition I
History elective
Physical Education elective
Total

Sophomore Fall Semester
PHY 210 Light & Atomic Physics
PHY 211 Light & Atomic Lab
MTH 223 Calculus III
COM 211 Oral Communication
Free Elective
Physical Education elective
Total

Junior Fall Semester
PHY 250 Electronics
PHY 251 Electronics Lab
Literature elective
Free electives
Total

Senior Fall Semester
PHY 497 Research Seminar I
Religion elective
Social science elective
Free electives
Total


4
4
3
3
1
15


3
1
3
3
3
1
14


3
1
3
9
16


1
3
3
9
16

Freshman Spring Semester
PHY 152 General Physics II
MTH 162 Calculus II
ENG 102 Composition II
Fine art elective
Physical Education elective
Total

Sophomore Spring Semester
PHY 220 Nuclear Physics
PHY 221 Nuclear Physics Lab
MTH 230 Differential Equations
INT 120 Humanities
Free electives
Total


Junior Spring Semester
PHY 360 Electromagnetism
Philosophy elective
Cultural studies elective
Free electives
Total

Senior Spring Semester
PHY 310 Analytical Mechanics
PHY 330 Solid State Physics
PHY 331 Solid State Lab
PHY 498 Research Seminar II
International studies elective
Free elective
Total


4
4
3
3
1
15


3
1
3
3
6
16



3
3
3
6
15


3
3
1
1
3
3
14


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