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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.

A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all physics courses that apply to the major in physics.

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• Total Credits Required for Degree

  120
• General Education

  30-40

• Required Courses in Major

  35
• PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII]

  5
• PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII]

  5
• PH 322 Modern Physics

  4
• PH 375 Analytical Mechanics or

  3
•      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
• PH 485 Graduate Assessments for Physics Majors

  0
• Other Required Courses

  10
• CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII]

  5
• CH 112 General Chemistry II

  5
• Minor

  16
• Mathematics minor recommended.