Physics

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Physics offers majors in physics and in dual-degree engineering. Students majoring in either field must have a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all physics courses and must take a comprehensive examination in physics.

Programs

• Physics, B.S.

• Dual-Degree Engineering Program, Applied Physics B.S.
• Dual-Degree Engineering Program, Physics B.S.

Courses

• PHY-101 Physics for Non-Science Majors
• PHY-104 Energy: Man, Creation and Calories
• PHY-105 Descriptive Astronomy
• PHY-106 The Solar System
• PHY-107 Stars & Galaxies
• PHY-111 General Physics I
• PHY-112 General Physics II
• PHY-113 General Physics III
• PHY-119 Physics of Music
• PHY-232 Experimental Methods
• PHY-241 Introduction to Modern Physics
• PHY-311 Classical Mechanics I
• PHY-312 Classical Mechanics II
• PHY-321 Electromagnetic Theory I
• PHY-322 Electromagnetic Theory II
• PHY-331 Thermodynamics
• PHY-421 Optics
• PHY-431 Electronics
• PHY-433 Introduction to Embedded Systems
• PHY-441 Quantum Mechanics I
• PHY-442 Quantum Mechanics II
• PHY-451 Astrophysics
• PHY-452 Atomic and Nuclear Physics
• PHY-461 Teaching Methods and Materials
• PHY-502 Research
• PHY-504 Directed Independent Study

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