Physics B.A.

Degree Requirements

The BA in Physics provides Berea College students with a rigorous foundation in the fundamental concepts and principles of physics that will prepare them for careers as professional physicists, astronomers, or physics educators.

A Bachelor of Art degree in Physics is achieved by completion of the following requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:

Required Core Courses

PHY 221Intro Physics I with Calculus

1 Course Credit

PHY 222Intro Physics II with Calculus

1 Course Credit

PHY 320Modern Physics

1 Course Credit

PHY 365Thermal Physics

1 Course Credit

Required Core Theory Courses

PHY 460Electromagnetic Theory

1 Course Credit

PHY 481Classical Mechanics

1 Course Credit

PHY 482Quantum Physics

1 Course Credit

Required Advanced Laboratory

PHY 341Advanced General Laboratory

1/2 Course Credit

Required Capstone Course

PHY 492Physics Seminar

1/2 Course Credit

or

The capstone requirement can be satisfied by completing an approved physics research experience, such as PHY 492, PHY 495, UGR 010 or UGR 020.  To receive capstone credit for a research experience other than PHY 492, students must (1) submit a formal proposal prior to the start date of the research experience or internship; and (2) give an oral presentation and submit a paper summarizing the work accomplished during the project by the end of the semester following the experience.  Each research project is approved on a case-by-case basis.

 

Required Distribution Courses:

Two (2) additional course credits from Physics Department offerings, at least one (1) of which must be at or above the 300-level.

Required Collateral Courses

MAT 135Calculus I

1 Course Credit

MAT 225Calculus II

1 Course Credit

MAT 330Calculus III

1 Course Credit

MAT 337Differential Equations

1 Course Credit

 

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