Bachelor of Science in Physics
The physics curriculum is designed to serve the needs of students in the fields of engineering, medicine, and other sciences. The junior and senior courses are tailored for students who desire a concentration in physics for a bachelor of science degree in physical science and/or wish to pursue graduate study in areas such as physics, meteorology, and astronomy. Also, with obtaining proper licensure, physics graduates can teach at high schools.
To qualify for a bachelor of science degree in physical science, the student must take eight (8) hours in chemistry, nine (9) hours in computer and information science, at least twenty-one (21) hours in mathematics and statistics, and at least thirty-six (36) hours in physics.
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1013 1 |
3 |
| COMS 1011 and COMS 1013 | 4 |
| MATH 2914 | 4 |
| PHSC 1001 | 1 |
| CHEM 2124 and CHEM 2120 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1023 1 |
3 |
| MATH 2924 | 4 |
| PHYS 2114 and PHYS 2000 | 4 |
| PHSC 1011 | 1 |
| CHEM 2134 and CHEM 2130 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| SS 1XXX 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 2124 and PHYS 2010 | 4 |
| MATH 2934 | 4 |
| COMS 2203 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| USHG 1XXX 1 | 3 |
| ELEG 2103 | 3 |
| PHYS 3213 | 3 |
| MATH 3243 | 3 |
| BIOL XXXX 1 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| FAH 1XXX 1 |
3 |
| PHYS 3023 or PHYS 4013 | 3 |
| ELEG 2113 | 3 |
| ELEG 2111 | 1 |
| PHYS 3133 or PHYS 4023 | 3 |
| COMS 2323 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| FAH 1XXX 1 |
3 |
| PHYS 3003 or PHYS 4113 | 3 |
| ( PHYS 4213 or an upper division Mathematics course) or PHYS 4003 | 3 |
| STAT 3153 | 3 |
| Electives 3 |
2 |
| Total Hours | 14 |
| Fall | Credits |
|---|---|
| SS 1XXX 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 3023 or PHYS 4013 | 3 |
| PHYS 3133 or PHYS 4023 | 3 |
| MATH 4003 | 3 |
| Elective (3000-4000 level) 3 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Spring | Credits |
|---|---|
| SFHS 1XXX 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 3003 or PHYS 4113 | 3 |
| ( PHYS 4213 or an upper division Mathematics course) or PHYS 4003 | 3 |
| PHYS 4951 | 1 |
| Electives (3000-4000 level) 3 |
3 |
| Total Hours | 13 |
1See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". A specific general education core course does not have to be taken in the semester
listed, any other part of the general education core at any time is acceptable as
well.
2Excluding MATH 3003 , MATH 3033 , and MATH 4113 .
3Seven hours of electives must be from physical sciences, biology, engineering, computer
science.
4Must complete both the PHYS 4113 and 3 hours PHYS electives (PHYS course offered in alternating years).