Physics Major

Required Chemistry (8 credits):

• CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I 3 credits
• CHEM 105L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credits
• CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II 3 credits
• CHEM 106L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credits

Required Mathematics (8 credits):

• MATH 131 - Calculus I 4 credits
• MATH 132 - Calculus II 4 credits

Required Physics Courses (28 credits):

• PHYS 205 - University Physics I 4 credits
• PHYS 205L - University Physics I Laboratory 1 credits
• PHYS 206 - University Physics II 4 credits
• PHYS 206L - University Physics II Laboratory 1 credits
• PHYS 215 - Modern Physics I 3 credits
• PHYS 215L - Modern Physics I Laboratory 1 credits
• PHYS 216 - Modern Physics II 3 credits
• PHYS 216L - Modern Physics II Laboratory 1 credits
• PHYS 310 - Analytical Mechanics 3 credits
• PHYS 321 - Mathematical Methods for Physics I 2 credits
• PHYS 322 - Mathematical Methods for Physics II 2 credits
• PHYS 341 - Electricity and Magnetism 3 credits

Chemical Physics Concentration (19 credits):

Chemical physics focuses on areas where the techniques of chemistry and physics are brought together for the study of atoms and molecules; their interactions in gases, liquids, and solids; and the detailed structure and dynamics of material changes. Chemical physicists are employed by a wide range of businesses, particularly the pharmaceutical, photographic, and microelectronic industries.

Engineering Physics Concentration (19 credits)

The engineering physics concentration focuses on applying the principles of physics to developing new technologies and solving interdisciplinary engineering problems. Graduates may pursue an advanced degree in applied physics or engineering, or function as productive engineering professionals.

Professional Physics Concentration (21 credits):

This concentration is built around the physics core curriculum to supply the background and experience needed to enter graduate studies or become a research physicist.