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The subject matter of physics is the physical universe, and the primary reason for studying physics is to gain a unifying understanding of the world around us. This is accomplished through the interplay of experiment and theory that constitutes the scientific method. Beyond the purely intellectual pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, there is the vast use of discovered laws of nature for the purpose of improving our material well-being. Just look around you. Innovations like computers, high-definition television, nuclear power, lasers, communications satellites, ultrasonic scanners, recombinant DNA, magnetic resonance imaging in medicine, and high temperature superconductivity are revolutionizing the world in which we live. Physicists are at the very center of the expansion of knowledge and technology, and career opportunities have never been better.

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Physics a student must successfully complete PHY 495 or any other approved oral intensive course (see list here).

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in Physics a student must successfully complete one of the following: directed individual study in any scientific discipline; departmental honors in any science department; PHY 493, PHY 495.

Requirements for a Major in Physics for the B.A. Degree:

PHY 201 - General Physics I

PHY 202 - General Physics II

PHY 321 - Classical Dynamics I

PHY 335 - Modern Physics

CHM 101 - General Chemistry I

CHM 102 - General Chemistry II

MAT 161 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry I

MAT 162 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry II

MAT 261 - Multivariate Calculus

Option 1 - General Physics

Core requirements plus:

PHY 260 - Introduction to Astronomy

PHY 300 - Analog Circuits

Plus six hours of physics course electives at the 300-400 level.

Option 2 - Environmental Physics

Core requirements plus:

PHY 350 - Fluid Mechanics

PHY 455 - Thermal Physics

MAT 361 - Differential Equations

EVS 195 - Introduction to Environmental Studies

EVSL 195 - Environmental Studies Lab

GGY 281 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Plus six hours of environmental science course electives at the 300-400 level.

Option 3 - Physical Oceanography

Core requirements plus:

MAT 335 - Linear Algebra and Matrices

MAT 361 - Differential Equations

PHY 311 - Mathematical Physics

PHY 314 - Introduction to Computational Physics

PHY 350 - Fluid Mechanics

PHY 470 - Data Analysis

PHY 475 - Physical Oceanography

PHY 477 - Observational Methods in Physical Oceanography

Plus six hours of approved marine science related course electives in BIO/CHEM/PHY/GLY/OCN at the 300-400 level.