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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics: Interdisciplinary Physics, B.S.


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As a major in physics all students in all concentrations must complete from 120 semester hours of University courses depending on the concentration. A minimum grade of “C-” must be achieved in all physics and math courses. Note that a 2.00 grade point average must be maintained in all major courses and an overall grade point average of 2.00 is required to graduate.

Departmental Required Courses


Common Courses for All Physics Concentrations


Required Math Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (12 Hours)


Required Elective Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (6 Hours)


Required General Education Non-Math and Non-Science Courses - 19 Credit Hours


Additional Course Requirements - Physics (Interdisciplinary Physics)


Physics


Math


Mathematics electives (3 hours) numbered 300 or above

Disciplinary Electives (24 Credit Hours)


to be determined by the student’s interest and approved by an advisor.

Free Electives


9 credit hours - It is suggested that at least 6 of these hours be FOLA courses

Curriculum Guide


Freshman Year


Semester Total: 15

Second Semester


Semester Total: 15

Sophomore Year


First Semester


Semester Total: 15

Semester Total: 15

Junior Year


Semester Total: 15

Second Semester


Semester Total: 14

Senior Year


First Semester


Semester Total: 15

Second Semester


  • Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
  • Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
  • Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
  • Free Elective 3 Credit(s) 6
  • Free Elective 3 Credit(s) 6
Semester Total: 15

Total Credit Hours: 120


1Courses may only satisfy ONE general education requirement GL, AA, SBS, or HFA (e.g. LIBS 202  can satisfy HFA or AA, but not both).
2Disciplinary Electives (24 credit hours) to be determined by the student’s interest and approved by an instructor.
3Mathematics elective (3 hours) numbered 300 or above.
4Physics electives (3 hours) numbered 300 or above.
5PHYS 494  - capstone course.
6Free electives (6 hours) - It is suggested that at least 6 of these hours be FOLA course.

Major Program Requirements


Students must earn a C- or better in PHYS and MATH courses.

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