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Physics Major

This major prepares students for technical or research positions in government or private industry, or for graduate study. Physics courses explain and describe physical interactions by utilizing conservation laws and the concepts of force and energy.

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Total Credits Required for Degree 124
Liberal Studies 30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major 35
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [III] 5
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [III] 5
PH 322 Modern Physics 4
PH 375 Analytical Mechanics or3
     PH 380 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr.)
PH 480 Senior Physics Seminar 1-2
Physics Electives 17
PH 370, PH 375, PH 380, PH 393, and PH 410 are strongly recommended 
Other Required Courses 10
CH 111 General Chemistry I [III] 5
CH 112 General Chemistry II [III] 5
Minor 21
Mathematics minor recommended as follows: 
MA 161 Calculus I [III] 5
MA 163 Calculus II 4
MA 211 Introduction to Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra 3
MA 265 Calculus III 3
MA 361 Differential Equations 3
Mathematics Electives 3

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