Physics, B.A.

The bachelor of arts in physics is a flexible program intended to provide students with a rigorous background in all of the physics core subjects of study included in the bachelor of science program. With fewer required credit hours, however, the B.A. in physics program is well-suited for students who wish to pursue disciplines in both the sciences and humanities or for pre-professional students.

Degree Requirements

Requirements for a B.A. in Physics

PHY 205General Physics with Calculus I

4

PHY 205LGeneral Physics with Calculus I Laboratory

0

PHY 206General Physics with Calculus II

4

PHY 206LGeneral Physics with Calculus II Laboratory

0

PHY 280Mathematical Methods for Physics

4

PHY 307Modern Physics

4

PHY 320Classical Mechanics

4

PHY 340Electricity and Magnetism

4

PHY 360Quantum Mechanics

4

PHY 430Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

4

PHY 450Physics Seminar

2

MAT 260Calculus I

4

MAT 261Calculus II

4

MAT 262Calculus III

4

MAT 300Differential Equations

4

Two additional PHY or AST courses above the 300-level

8

Total Credit Hours:58

Total Credit Hours: 58