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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.S. Degree:

PHY 201 - General Physics I

PHY 202 - General Physics II

PHY 300 - Analog Circuits

PHY 314 - Introduction to Computational Physics

PHY 321 - Classical Dynamics I

PHY 335 - Modern Physics

PHY 400 - Advanced Laboratory

PHY 411 - Electricity and Magnetism I

PHY 444 - Quantum Theory

PHY 495 - Physics Seminar

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

MAT 361 - Differential Equations

These core courses must be supplemented with one of the following options to fulfill the degree requirements.

Option 1. General Physics:

Core requirements plus

PHY 311 - Mathematical Physics

PHY 322 - Classical Dynamics II

PHY 412 - Electricity and Magnetism II

PHY 455 - Thermal Physics

MAT 335 - Linear Algebra and Matrices

Option 2 - Applied Physics:

Core requirements plus:

PHY 414 - Engineering Physics

PHY 415 - Solid State Physics

PHY 435 - Nuclear Physics

PHY 445 - Optics

PHY 470 - Data Analysis