Physics, B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Physics B.S. program will be able to:

1. Develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of physics.
2. Apply physical principles, mathematical reasoning, and computational techniques to solve real-world problems.
3. Design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data.
4. Demonstrate good ethics in science.
5. Communicate complicated technical information.
6. Collaborate in teams.

Core Curriculum

The following courses are required of all Physics and Engineering Physics majors:

• EGR 110 - Computational Methods for Engineers and Scientists I (1)
• EGR 120 - Computational Methods for Engineers & Scientists II (1)
• PHY 241 - University Physics I (GE) (4)
• PHY 242 - University Physics II (4)
• PHY 304 - Modern Physics (4)
• PHY 341 - Analytical Mechanics (4) *
• PHY 361 - Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves I (3)
• PHY 401 - Thermodynamics (3)
• PHY 431 - Quantum Mechanics (3)
• PHY 475 - Senior Laboratory and Student Project (2)
• PHY 495 - Seminar in Physics (1)
• CHE 152 - General Chemistry I (GE) (4)
• MTH 164 - Calculus I (GE) (4)
• MTH 174 - Calculus II (4)
• MTH 274 - Calculus III (4)
• MTH 333 - Differential Equations (3)

Requirements

The courses listed below are required in addition to the core curriculum to earn a B.S. degree in Physics.

• PHY 311 - Nuclear Physics (3)
• PHY 362 - Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves II (3)
• PHY 443 - Solid State Physics (3)
• CHE 153 - General Chemistry II (4)

Total: 17 Units