BS in Physics
The problem-solving skills learned through a BS with a major in Physics will provide you with the necessary scientific background and preparation for a wide variety of future career opportunities. Upon completing your undergraduate degree, you can either continue to graduate studies or to finding a physics-related job in industry or teaching. The interest in our undergraduate program is supported by the significant increase in the number of Physics majors over the past year. Currently, we enroll more than 110 undergraduate students, and, just during the past semester, the number of Physics freshman has doubled.
Marketable Skills
- Communication: Reach mutual understanding through the effective exchange of information, ideas, and feelings.
- Critical thinking: Analyze and evaluate issues in order to solve problems and develop informed opinions.
- Organization: Use resources effectively and efficiently in order to stay focused on different tasks.
- Problem-solving: Find solutions to difficult or complex issues.
- Be able to search, investigate and critically analyze information in response to a specific research question.
- Time management: Prioritize goals and organize time to be more productive and efficient.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop superior communication and scientific presentation skills.
- Develop critical thinking and the ability to apply basic physics principles to solve problems.
- Students should demonstrate knowledge of mathematical techniques used for understanding physics.
- Develop skills and competencies in advanced physics laboratory work.
Fast Track
The Fast-Track Program enables outstanding undergraduate UTEP students to receive both undergraduate and graduate credit for up to 15 hours of UTEP course work as determined by participating Master's and Doctoral programs. Not all undergraduate programs have elected to participate in the Fast Track option, so students should see their departmental graduate advisor for information about requirements and guidelines. A list of courses that have been approved for possible use at the graduate level is found here.
M.S. in Physics / B.S. in Physics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 5196 | Graduate Research in Physics | 1 |
| PHYS 5321 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 5325 | Mathematical Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 5341 | Electrodynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 5361 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 5365 | Advanced Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 5371 | Solid State Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 5396 | Graduate Research in Physics | 3 |
M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration / B.S. in Physics - Applied Physics Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 5304 | Accounting Analysis | 3 |
| BLAW 5306 | Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| ECON 5311 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| FIN 5311 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGMT 5311 | Organizational Mgmt Seminar | 3 |
| MKT 5311 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| QMB 5311 | Quantitative Methods-Business | 3 |
| OSCM 5308 | Concepts of Production Mgmt | 3 |
Degree Plan
The requirements to obtain the BS in Physics consist of the general College of Science requirements plus the following specific requirements:
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Core (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Required Courses: 1 | ||
| CHEM 1105 | Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 1 |
| CHEM 1106 | Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 1 |
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| Physics Major | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III C | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations C | 3 |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 2210 | Vibrations and Waves C | 2 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics C | 2 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics C | 3 |
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4342 | Electromagnetics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| At least two courses from: | ||
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 4329 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | 3 |
| Required: | 4 | |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice (complete two semesters) | 4 |
| PHYS 4356 | Atoms, Molecules, & Solids | 3 |
| Additional Hours: | ||
| Select twelve additional hours, with at least seven being upper-division with advisor approval: | 12 | |
| Upper Division Requirement | ||
| Select a total of thirty-seven hours of upper-division course work 2 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Although the UTEP choice is larger, these choices satisfy the requirements of both the core and the major.
- 2
A total of thirty-seven hours of upper division coursework is required for all Bachelor of Science degrees.
- C
Course requires a grade of C or better
Concentrations
7-12 Physics/Math
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Education Concentration Required | ||
| This minor requires the Secondary Education concentration | ||
| Background Check Required | ||
| A complete background check is required of all students who wish to receive teacher certification in the State of Texas. Students must satisfy three criteria before they can apply to the Educator Preparation Program: 1) have a UTEP overall GPA of at least 2.75, have a UTEP majors GPA of at least 2.75, pass the UTEP Qualifying Exam for Mathematics with a score of at least 80%. | ||
| Designated Core (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Required Courses: 1 | ||
| CHEM 1105 | Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 1 |
| CHEM 1106 | Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 1 |
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| Physics Major | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| ASTR 1107 | Astronomy Lab I | 1 |
| ASTR 1307 | Elem Astronomy-Solar System | 3 |
| ASTR 1308 | Elem Astr Stars & Galaxies | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III C | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations C | 3 |
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics C | 2 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics C | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice (Class must be taken three times) | 6 |
| Select 12 hours from the following: | ||
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4342 | Electromagnetics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4356 | Atoms, Molecules, & Solids | 3 |
| Other Electives: | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Applied Analysis I | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Applied Analysis II | ||
| Secondary Education Minor | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| EDPC 3300 | Intro to Youth Dev & Spec Ed | 3 |
| RED 3342 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| SCED 3311 | Curriculum Plan-Secondary Schl | 3 |
| SCED 3317 | Multicultural Ed in Sec School | 3 |
| SCED 4368 | Teaching Science in Sec School | 3 |
| SCED 4691 | Student Teaching in Sec School | 6 |
| Upper Division Requirement | ||
| Select a total of thirty-seven hours of upper-division course work 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Although the UTEP choice is larger, these choices satisfy the requirements of both the core and the major.
- 2
Complete course two times.
- 3
A total of thirty-seven hours of upper division coursework is required for all Bachelor of Science degrees.
- C
Course requires a grade of C or better
Applied Physics
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Physics Concentration | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1105 | Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 1 |
| CHEM 1306 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1106 | Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 1 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics C | 2 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice (complete two semesters) | 4 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Math Electives: | ||
| Select two courses of the following: | 6 | |
| Matrix Algebra | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Applied Analysis II | ||
| Upper-Division Physics: | ||
| Select nine semester hours of approved physics courses | 9 | |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Intro to Computer Science | ||
or CS 1320 | Computer Programming Sci/Engr | |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 11 additional semester hours, 7 upper division with advisor approval | 11 | |
- C
Course requires a grade of C or better.
Atmospheric Physics
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Physics Concentration | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1105 | Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 1 |
| CHEM 1306 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1106 | Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 1 |
| GEOP 4306 | Meteorology | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III C | 3 |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations C | 3 |
| PHYS 2210 | Vibrations and Waves C | 2 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics C | 2 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics C | 3 |
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4327 | Atmospheric Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 4329 | Atmospheric Radiation | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4342 | Electromagnetics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice (complete two semesters) | 4 |
| PHYS 4356 | Atoms, Molecules, & Solids | 3 |
| Other Electives: | ||
| Select two courses of the following: | 6 | |
| Matrix Algebra | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Applied Analysis II | ||
- C
Course requires a grade of C or better.
Medical Physics
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Physics Concentration | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BIOL 1305 | General Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1107 | Topics in Study of Life I | 1 |
| BIOL 2311 | Human Anat/Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2111 | Human Anat/Physio Lab I | 1 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations C | 3 |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 2210 | Vibrations and Waves | 2 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics C | 2 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics C | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice (Complete two semesters) | 4 |
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 3360 | Comp Methods-Physics Problems | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4342 | Electromagnetics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4356 | Atoms, Molecules, & Solids | 3 |
| PHYS 4370 | Health Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4371 | Health Physics II | 3 |
| Math Elective: | ||
| Select two courses of the following: | 6 | |
| Matrix Algebra | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Applied Analysis II | ||
| Other Electives: | ||
| Select three additional hours at any level with advisor approval | 3 | |
- C
Course requires a grade of C or better.
Physics Pre-Med
Required Credits: 120
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Designated Core (All courses require a grade of C or better) | ||
| Required Courses: 1 | ||
| BIOL 1107 | Topics in Study of Life I | 1 |
| BIOL 1108 | Organismal Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 1305 | General Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 1306 | Organismal Biology | 3 |
| CHEM 1105 | Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 1 |
| CHEM 1106 | Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 1 |
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Complete the University Core Curriculum requirements. | 42 | |
| Pre-Med Concentration | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| BIOL 3115 | Molecular Cell Biol Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 3314 | Molecular Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3320 | Genetics | 3 |
| CHEM 2124 | Lab for Organic Chemistry 2324 C | 1 |
| CHEM 2125 | Lab for Organic Chemistry 2325 C | 1 |
| CHEM 2324 | Organic Chemistry C | 3 |
| CHEM 2325 | Organic Chemistry C | 3 |
| CHEM 3330 | Biochem I:Struc & Function | 3 |
| or CHEM 3332 | Biochem II: Metabol & Bioenerg | |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III C | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations C | 3 |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics C | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4177 | Undergrad Resrch Probs Physics | 1 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4370 | Health Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4371 | Health Physics II | 3 |
- 1
Although the UTEP choice is larger, these choices satisfy the requirements of both the core and the major.
- 2
A total of thirty-seven hours of upper division coursework is required for all Bachelor of Science degrees.
- C
Course requires a grade of C or better.
University Core Curriculum
The department may make specific suggestions for courses which are most applicable towards your major.
All courses require a C or better
Communication (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the communication component is to enable the student to communicate effectively in clear and correct prose or orally in a style appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience. | ||
| Select six hours of the following: | 6 | |
| For students whose secondary education was in English: | ||
| Written and Oral Communication | ||
| Writing About Literature | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition 2 | ||
| Rhetoric, Composition & Comm | ||
| For students whose secondary education was not in English: | ||
| Expos Engl Compos-Spkr Esl | ||
| Res & Crit Writng Spkr Esl | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
American History (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objectives of the history component are to expand students’ knowledge of the origin and history of the U.S., their comprehension of the past and current role of the U.S. in the world, and their ability to critically evaluate and analyze historical evidence. U.S. history courses (three hours must be Texas history) include: | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Language, Philosophy & Culture (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the humanities component is to expand students' knowledge of the human condition and human cultures, especially in relation to behaviors, ideas, and values expressed in works of human imagination and thought. Through study in disciplines such as literature and philosophy, students engage in critical analysis and develop an appreciation of the humanities as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-African Amer Studies | ||
| Latina/o Presence in the U.S. | ||
| English Literature | ||
| English Literature | ||
| Intro to American Fiction | ||
| Intro to American Drama | ||
| Intro to American Poetry | ||
| Making of the "Other" Americas | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History Since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Introduct to Religious Studies | ||
| Seeing & Naming: Conversations | ||
| Introduction to Womens Studies | ||
| Global Feminisms | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Mathematics (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the mathematics component is to develop a quantitatively literate college graduate. Every college graduate should be able to apply basic mathematical tools in the solution of real-world problems. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Trigonometry and Conics | ||
| Math in the Modern World | ||
| Math for Social Sciences I | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Precalculus 1,2 | ||
| Math for Social Sciences II | ||
| Statistical Literacy | ||
| Elementary Statistical Methods | ||
| 1 A higher-level course in the calculus sequence can be substituted. | ||
| 2 TCCN MATH 1314 will also satisfy this requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Life & Physical Sciences (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the study of the natural sciences is to enable the student to understand, construct, and evaluate relationships in the natural sciences, and to enable the student to understand the bases for building and testing theories. The courses listed are for non-majors; the major courses in the discipline can be substituted for the non-major sequence. A minimum of two semesters of lecture and one semester of laboratory associated with one of the courses, or two semesters of combined (3 credit) lecture-laboratory courses (Only six hours apply toward the required 42.): | ||
| Select one of the following: | 1-4 | |
| Astronomy Lab I | ||
| Elem Astronomy-Solar System | ||
| Elem Astr Stars & Galaxies | ||
| Introductory Biology Lab | ||
| Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| Topics in Study of Life I | ||
| Organismal Biology Laboratory | ||
| Introductory Biology | ||
| Human Biology | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Organismal Biology | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab I | ||
| Human Anat/Physio Lab II | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology I | ||
| Human Anat/Physiology II | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | ||
| Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | ||
| Intro General Chemistry Lab | ||
| Intro Organic & Biochem Lab | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| Intro to General Chemistry | ||
| Intro Organic & Biochemistry | ||
| Environmental Sci. Lab | ||
| Non-major Lab for ESCI 1301 | ||
| Intro to Environment Science 2 | ||
| Intro to Environmental Sci | ||
| Laboratory for GEOG 1306 | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1313 | ||
| Lab for GEOL 1314 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sci - Lab | ||
| Laboratory for Geology 1212 | ||
| Principles of Earth Sciences | ||
| Principles of Earth Science | ||
| The Blue Planet | ||
| Natural Hazards | ||
| Intro to Physical Geology | ||
| Intro to Historical Geol | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition | ||
| Wellness Dynamics | ||
| Microorganisms and Disease | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | ||
| Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | ||
| Introductory Mechanics | ||
| Introductory Electromagnetism | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Political Science (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objectives of the political science component are to expand students’ knowledge of the origin and evolution of the U.S. and Texas political systems, focusing on the growth of political institutions, and on the constitutions of Texas and the United States; and to enhance their understanding of federalism, states rights, and individual civil liberties, rights, and responsibilities. | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the social and behavioral science component is to increase students' knowledge of how social and behavioral scientists discover, describe, and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events, and ideas. Such knowledge will better equip students to understand themselves and the roles they play in addressing the issues facing humanity. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro-Phys Anth/Archeolog | ||
| Intro-Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Intro to Linguistics | ||
| Econ for Engrs & Scientists | ||
| Asian American Studies | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Ed Psychology | ||
| Action Research in Classrooms | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Community Service | ||
| An Intro. to Linguistics | ||
| Lang. Inside & Out: Sel Topics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Creative Arts (three hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the visual and performing arts component is to expand students' knowledge and appreciation of the human imagination as expressed through works of visual art, dance, music, theatre and film. Through study in these disciplines, students will form aesthetic judgments and develop an appreciation of the arts as fundamental to the health and survival of any society. | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| History of Art I | ||
| History of Art II | ||
| Chicana/o Fine Arts Appreciat | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Intro-Art of Motion Pict. | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Jazz to Rock | ||
| Music, Culture, and Society | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Component Area Option (six hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The objective of the institutionally designated option component is to develop the critical thinking skills and academic tools required to be an effective learner. Special emphasis is placed on the use of technology in problem-solving, communications, and knowledge acquisition. | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Intro to Global Business | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Business/Profession Comm | ||
| Intro-Computational Thinking | ||
| Computer Programming Sci/Engr | ||
| Eng Innovation and Leadership | ||
| Introduction to Leadership | ||
| Inquiry in Math & Science | ||
| Seminar/Critical Inquiry | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
4-Year Sample Degree Plan
BS in Physics (Starting with Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN PHYSICS | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| Component Area | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture Core Component | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Component | 3 | |
| Creative Arts Core Component | 3 | |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 4329 | Numerical Analysis | |
| or MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | |
| PHYS 2210 | Vibrations and Waves | 2 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 4329 | Numerical Analysis | |
| or MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| Component Area | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 4342 | Electromagnetics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4356 | Atoms, Molecules, & Solids | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
BS in Physics (Starting with Pre-Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN PHYSICS | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Summer | ||
| MATH 1508 | Precalculus | 5 |
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| Component Area | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture Core Component | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Component | 3 | |
| Creative Arts Core Component | 3 | |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 4329 | Numerical Analysis | |
| or MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | |
| PHYS 2210 | Vibrations and Waves | 2 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 4329 | Numerical Analysis | |
| or MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| Component Area | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 4342 | Electromagnetics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4356 | Atoms, Molecules, & Solids | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 125 | |
BS in Physics with a Concentration in 7-12 Physics/Math (Starting with Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN 7-12 PHYSICS/MATH | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ASTR 1307 & ASTR 1107 | Elem Astronomy-Solar System and Astronomy Lab I | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| SCI 1301 | Inquiry in Math & Science | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| ASTR 1308 | Elem Astr Stars & Galaxies | 3 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | |
| or MATH 4329 | Numerical Analysis | |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDPC 3300 | Intro to Youth Dev & Spec Ed | 3 |
| SCED 3311 | Curriculum Plan-Secondary Schl | 3 |
| RED 3342 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| SCED 4368 | Teaching Science in Sec School | 3 |
| SCED 3317 | Multicultural Ed in Sec School | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| SCED 4691 | Student Teaching in Sec School | 6 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| PHYS 4177 | Undergrad Resrch Probs Physics | 1 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
BS in Physics with a Concentration in 7-12 Physics/Math (Starting with Pre-Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN 7-12 PHYSICS/MATH (TARTING WITH PRE-CALCULUS) | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1508 | Precalculus | 5 |
| ASTR 1307 & ASTR 1107 | Elem Astronomy-Solar System and Astronomy Lab I | 4 |
| PHYS 1403 | General Physics I | 4 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ASTR 1308 | Elem Astr Stars & Galaxies | 3 |
| PHYS 1404 | General Physics II | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| EDPC 3300 | Intro to Youth Dev & Spec Ed | 3 |
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHYS 4377 | Undergrad Resrch Probs Physics | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| SCED 3311 | Curriculum Plan-Secondary Schl | 3 |
| RED 3342 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| SCED 4368 | Teaching Science in Sec School | 3 |
| SCED 3317 | Multicultural Ed in Sec School | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| SCED 4691 | Student Teaching in Sec School | 6 |
| PHYS 4393 | Special Topics in Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| Total Hours | 129 | |
BS in Physics with a Concentration in Applied Physics (Starting with Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN APPLIED PHYSICS | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| CS 1301 | Intro to Computer Science | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 4393 | Special Topics in Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| Elective - Mathematical Physics | 3 | |
| PHYS 2210 | Vibrations and Waves | 2 |
| Summer | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3350 | ||
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| PHYS 4393 | Special Topics in Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 4377 | Undergrad Resrch Probs Physics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
BS in Physics with a Concentration in Applied Physics (Starting with Pre-Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN APPLIED PHYSICS (STARTING WITH PRE-CALCULUS) | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1508 | Precalculus | 5 |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture Core Component | 3 | |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| SCI 1301 | Inquiry in Math & Science | 3 |
| Creative Arts Core Component | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| Elective - Mathematical Physics | 3 | |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Component | ||
| PHYS 3360 | Comp Methods-Physics Problems | 3 |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 2210 | Vibrations and Waves | 2 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 4377 | Undergrad Resrch Probs Physics | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4393 | Special Topics in Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 4377 | Undergrad Resrch Probs Physics | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| PHYS 4342 | Electromagnetics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4356 | Atoms, Molecules, & Solids | 3 |
| PHYS 4393 | Special Topics in Physics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
BS in Physics with a Concentration in Atmospheric Physics (Starting with Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| UNIV 1301 | Seminar/Critical Inquiry | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| WS 2300 | Introduction to Womens Studies | 3 |
| PHYS 2120 | Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 1 |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| PHYS 4329 | Atmospheric Radiation | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| PHYS 4393 | Special Topics in Physics | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PHYS 4327 | Atmospheric Physics | 3 |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 2210 | Vibrations and Waves | 2 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | 3 |
| or MATH 4329 | Numerical Analysis | |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| GEOP 4306 | Meteorology | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| PHYS 4330 | 3 | |
| PHYS 4342 | Electromagnetics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4356 | Atoms, Molecules, & Solids | 3 |
| PHYS 4393 | Special Topics in Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
BS in Physics with a Concentration in Atmospheric Physics (Starting with Pre-Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS (STARTING WITH PRE-CALCULUS) | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1508 | Precalculus | 5 |
| SCI 1301 | Inquiry in Math & Science | 3 |
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PHYS 4393 | Special Topics in Physics | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PHYS 4327 | Atmospheric Physics | 3 |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 4177 | Undergrad Resrch Probs Physics | 1 |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 4329 | Atmospheric Radiation | 3 |
| PHYS 2210 | Vibrations and Waves | 2 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| GEOP 4306 | Meteorology | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| PHYS 4330 | 3 | |
| PHYS 4342 | Electromagnetics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4356 | Atoms, Molecules, & Solids | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
BS in Physics with a Concentration in Medical Physics (Starting with Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN MEDICAL PHYSICS | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BIOL 1305 & BIOL 1107 | General Biology and Topics in Study of Life I | 4 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 2311 & BIOL 2111 | Human Anat/Physiology I and Human Anat/Physio Lab I | 4 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 2210 | Vibrations and Waves | 2 |
| Component Area | 3 | |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 4329 | Numerical Analysis | |
| or MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | 3 |
| or MATH 4329 | Numerical Analysis | |
| or MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | |
| PHYS 3360 | Comp Methods-Physics Problems | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4370 | Health Physics I | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| PHYS 4342 | Electromagnetics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4356 | Atoms, Molecules, & Solids | 3 |
| PHYS 4371 | Health Physics II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
BS in Physics with a Concentration in Medical Physics (Starting with Pre-Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN MEDICAL PHYSICS | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Summer | ||
| MATH 1508 | Precalculus | 5 |
| Fall | ||
| COMM 1301 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BIOL 1305 & BIOL 1107 | General Biology and Topics in Study of Life I | 4 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 2311 & BIOL 2111 | Human Anat/Physiology I and Human Anat/Physio Lab I | 4 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 2210 | Vibrations and Waves | 2 |
| Component Area | 3 | |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 4329 | Numerical Analysis | |
| or MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3352 | Analytical Mechanics II | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 4336 | Applied Analysis II | 3 |
| or MATH 4329 | Numerical Analysis | |
| or MATH 3323 | Matrix Algebra | |
| PHYS 3360 | Comp Methods-Physics Problems | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4370 | Health Physics I | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 3280 | Physics Seminar | 2 |
| PHYS 4342 | Electromagnetics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4356 | Atoms, Molecules, & Solids | 3 |
| PHYS 4371 | Health Physics II | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 125 | |
BS in Physics with a Concentration in Physics Pre-Med (Starting with Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN PRE-MED | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 1305 & BIOL 1107 | General Biology and Topics in Study of Life I | 4 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| Component Area | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1306 & BIOL 1108 | Organismal Biology and Organismal Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 2324 & CHEM 2124 | Organic Chemistry and Lab for Organic Chemistry 2324 | 4 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Component Area | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| CHEM 2325 & CHEM 2125 | Organic Chemistry and Lab for Organic Chemistry 2325 | 4 |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3320 | Genetics | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4370 | Health Physics I | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3314 & BIOL 3115 | Molecular Cell Biology and Molecular Cell Biol Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 3330 | Biochem I:Struc & Function | 3 |
| PHYS 4371 | Health Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4377 | Undergrad Resrch Probs Physics | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
BS in Physics with a Concentration in Physics Pre-Med (Starting with Pre-Calculus)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BS IN PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN PRE-MED | ||
| FRESHMAN | ||
| Summer | ||
| MATH 1508 | Precalculus | 5 |
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 1305 & CHEM 1105 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1305 | 4 |
| MATH 1411 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 2320 & PHYS 2120 | Introductory Mechanics and Laboratory for PHYS 2320 | 4 |
| RWS 1301 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1306 & CHEM 1106 | General Chemistry and Laboratory for CHEM 1306 | 4 |
| MATH 1312 | Calculus II | 3 |
| PHYS 2321 & PHYS 2121 | Introductory Electromagnetism and Laboratory for PHYS 2321 | 4 |
| RWS 1302 | Rhetoric & Composition 2 | 3 |
| SOPHOMORE | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 1305 & BIOL 1107 | General Biology and Topics in Study of Life I | 4 |
| HIST 1301 | History of U.S. to 1865 | 3 |
| MATH 2313 | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS 2230 | Thermal and Fluid Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 2325 | Survey of Modern Physics | 3 |
| Component Area | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 1306 & BIOL 1108 | Organismal Biology and Organismal Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| HIST 1302 | History of U.S. Since 1865 | 3 |
| MATH 2326 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHIL 2306 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHYS 3243 | Advanced Laboratory Practice | 2 |
| JUNIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 2324 & CHEM 2124 | Organic Chemistry and Lab for Organic Chemistry 2324 | 4 |
| PHYS 3351 | Analytical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Component Area | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 1300 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| CHEM 2325 & CHEM 2125 | Organic Chemistry and Lab for Organic Chemistry 2325 | 4 |
| MATH 3335 | Applied Analysis I | 3 |
| PHYS 3331 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3323 | Physical Optics | 3 |
| SENIOR | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3320 | Genetics | 3 |
| PHYS 4341 | Electromagnetics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4355 | Intro Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4370 | Health Physics I | 3 |
| POLS 2310 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3314 & BIOL 3115 | Molecular Cell Biology and Molecular Cell Biol Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 3330 | Biochem I:Struc & Function | 3 |
| PHYS 4371 | Health Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4377 | Undergrad Resrch Probs Physics | 3 |
| POLS 2311 | American Gover & Politics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 127 | |