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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Physics

Main Subject Area

Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

A major in Physics provides the student with an understanding of the basic laws of nature and physical phenomena at the macroscopic and microscopic levels. This option is intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in physics, conduct research in physics, and/or teach physics. In both options, the student acquires knowledge of the fundamental laws of the physical universe, mathematical methods in physics, and great familiarity with research and laboratory techniques. It consists of the following courses PHYS 101 Freshman Physics Seminar; PHYS 151 General Physics: Mechanics with lab; PHYS 152 General Physics: Electricity & Magnetism with lab; PHYS 208 Optics; PHYS 250RI Research Methods in Physics; PHYS 300 Intermediate Modern Physics; PHYS 305 Classical Mechanics; PHYS 310 Electromagnetic Theory I; PHYS 311 Electromagnetic Theory II; PHYS 410WS Senior Physics Seminar I; PHYS 413 Quantum Mechanics; CHEM 103 General Chemistry I; CHEM 104 General Chemistry II; CS 170 Introduction to Scientific and Engineering Programming or MATH 140 Calculus I; MATH 141 Calculus II; 184 MATH 300 Calculus III; MATH 331 Differential Equations.

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

A major in Physics provides the student with an understanding of the basic laws of nature and physical phenomena at the macroscopic and microscopic levels. This option is intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in physics, conduct research in physics, and/or teach physics. In both options, the student acquires knowledge of the fundamental laws of the physical universe, mathematical methods in physics, and great familiarity with research and laboratory techniques. It consists of the following courses PHYS 101 Freshman Physics Seminar; PHYS 151 General Physics: Mechanics with lab; PHYS 152 General Physics: Electricity & Magnetism with lab; PHYS 208 Optics; PHYS 250RI Research Methods in Physics; PHYS 300 Intermediate Modern Physics; PHYS 305 Classical Mechanics; PHYS 310 Electromagnetic Theory I; PHYS 311 Electromagnetic Theory II; PHYS 410WS Senior Physics Seminar I; PHYS 413 Quantum Mechanics; CHEM 103 General Chemistry I; CHEM 104 General Chemistry II; CS 170 Introduction to Scientific and Engineering Programming or MATH 140 Calculus I; MATH 141 Calculus II; 184 MATH 300 Calculus III; MATH 331 Differential Equations.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
Jan-2000

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