Specific requirements for the majors offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy are found in the Catalog under which you enter the university. This page summarizes the requirements for physics majors. Courses may have prerequisites and many are offered only once per year; so plan ahead. Consult the current University Catalog. Be sure to consult with your advisor.
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Courses For Majors in Physics and Astronomy (Catalog 2012-2013)
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Physics, LA: Liberal Arts Emphasis |
Physics, LA: Applied Emphasis |
Physics, LA: |
Physics, Teaching |
Physics-Math (Teaching) |
Physical Science (Teaching) |
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Physics Courses |
Physics 231, 232, 332, 333, 350; 340 or 360; 365, 386, 486. Remaining credits chosen from Physics courses above 325, |
Physics 231, 232, 332, 340, 350, 360; 365 or 375; 386, |
Physics 231, 232, 332; 340, 350,365 (or Math 255 & 256).Remaining credits chosen from Physics courses above 325, up to 4 credits from Phys/Msci 301-307 and Msci 355. |
Physics 231, 232, 332, 340, 350. |
Physics 231, 232, 332, 333, 340, 350. |
Physics 226, 231, 232, 332, 340, 350. |
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Other Required Courses |
CS 163 or 170, |
CS 163, |
CS 163, |
Chem 103 & 104, |
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Chem 115 & 218 (or 103 & 104), 213, 321, 322, 323, |
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Other Recommended Courses |
Chem 103 & 104 or 115 |
CJ 202, Math 443 |
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Chem 103 & 104; or 115 must be included as part of the GE Program for certification |
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Senior Seminar and Research (for Liberal Arts majors):
You will be required to complete a research project through PHYS 392, PHYS 399, PHYS 430, PHYS 495, or PHYS 499, or through an academic or industrial internship, or through another approved means. The seminar will focus on presenting research results and preparing for graduate school or work.
