Physics Core

All degrees require the successful completion of the Physics Core, which consists of the following courses:

Courses in Physics (32 crs.)

PHY 221 - Fundamentals of Physics I Credits: 5
PHY 222 - Fundamentals of Physics II Credits: 5
PHY 301 - Mathematical and Numerical Techniques in the Sciences Credits: 4
PHY 311 - Quantum I Credits: 4
PHY 321 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credits: 4
PHY 331 - Mechanics I Credits: 4
PHY 341 - Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics Credits: 4
PHY 107 - 1st Year Seminar for Physics Majors Credits: 2

Courses in allied fields (23 hrs.)

MAT 211 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MAT 212 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MAT 213 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MAT 322 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
CHM 121 - Chemical Bonding Credits: 3
CHM 125 - Laboratory IB-Stoichiometry and Reactions Credits: 1
CSC 110 - Computer Science I - Lecture Credits: 3
CSC 106 - Computer Science I - Lab Credits: 1
OR
ENGR 120 - Programming for Engineers Credits: 3

55 crs.

Note:

PHY 221 , MAT 211 , and MAT 212 and CHM 121 satisfy general education requirements as well, for Skills (MAT 211 ), Category A (MAT 212 ), and Category C (PHY 221 and CHM 121 ), leaving a general education required curriculum of: 48 crs.-12 crs. = 36 crs.