Dec 09, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

Physics, B.S./B.A.


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BELL Core Requirements: 53 Hours (minimum)


Technical Requirements


Technical Requirements are courses identified by the program as required courses and will count in the BELL Core   or as General Electives. 

One additional lab science from the following options:


These courses may also count towards other majors or minors according to their catalog requirements.

Additional Technical Requirement


Major Requirements: 34 Hours


Introductory Physics Options: 4 hours


Additional Physics Courses: 9 Hours


At least 9 hours of PHY electives from 2200-level or higher, up to 3 hours of elective credit may be in the form of independent studies and/or research with approval by the chair. 

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours


A minor in math (10 additional hours above the general education and technical requirements) is strongly encouraged for all physics majors, especially students planning to attend graduate school. Other minors may be chosen; the number of free electives and/or minor hours may vary based on the chosen minor.

General Electives: 23 Hours (minimum)


Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours


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