Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.
Degree Requirements Overview
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 1 |
| 24-27 |
| 78-82 |
| 17-10 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
Major Requirements
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| PHYS 191 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 192 | University Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 198 | Introductory Physics Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS 210 | Intermediate Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 220 | Oscillations, Waves, and Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 230 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 300 | Junior/Senior Physics Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS 320 | Statistical and Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 330 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 340 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 360 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 464 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| 10-11 |
| Astronomy for Physicists | |
| Observational Astronomy | |
| General Relativity | |
| Astrophysics | |
| 6-8 |
| Fundamentals of Electronics | |
| Advanced Mechanics | |
| Computational Physics | |
| Electronics and Digital Circuits | |
| Modern Optics | |
| Fluid Mechanics | |
| Mathematical Physics | |
| Special Topics in Physics | |
| Nuclear Physics | |
| Solid State Physics | |
| Research or Independent Study in Physics | |
| Applied Probability | |
| Applied Mathematics II | |
| Introduction to Applied Mathematics | |
| Data Science and Statistics | |
| CHEM 120 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CSIT 104 | Python Programming I | 3 |
| MATH 122 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or AMAT 120 | Applied Calculus A |
| MATH 221 | Calculus II | 4 |
| or AMAT 220 | Applied Calculus B |
| MATH 222 | Calculus III | 4 |
| AMAT 350 | Applied Mathematics I | 3-4 |
| or MATH 325 | Ordinary Differential Equation |
| or PHYS 377 | Mathematical Physics |
| Total Credits | 78-82 |
New Student Seminar
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| |
| 1 |
| Pathways to Success | |
| Freshman Seminar in Chemistry | |
| First Year Seminar | |
| Adult Academic Success Seminar | |
| New Student Seminar | |
| Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education | |
| Pathways to Adult Learning | |
| New Student Seminar | |
| New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences | |
| Freshman Seminar for Music Majors | |
| Introduction to Nursing | |
| Freshman Seminar in Political Science and Law | |
SEEDS General Education Requirements
Click here for a list of courses that fulfill the SEEDS requirements.
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| |
| 3 |
| 3-6 |
| 9 |
| |
| Total Credits | 24-27 |