Bachelor of Science in Physics

The Department of Physics offers degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in
physics and in physics education. The department also offers a concentration in applied
physics, a minor in physics, and service courses that are required by other disciplines.
Bachelor of Science in Physics
The Bachelor of Science in physics prepares students for graduate studies and for careers
in industry and government research laboratories.
Admission to the Program
Admission to the program is through formal declaration of major in physics.
Requirements
A student must earn a grade of "C" or better in all required and elective courses in physics,
designated general education courses, chemistry and mathematics course requirements.
Course Requirements
General Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 hours
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 hours
PH 251, PH 251L, PH 252, PH 252L, PH 311L, PH 320, PH 331, PH 332,
PH 333, PH 431, PH 432, PH 434, PH 435, PH 439L, PH 498, PH 499
Physics Electives
Other Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 hours
Mathematics: MA 241,MA 242,MA 334,MA 335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 hours
Chemistry: CH 141, CH 141L, CH 142, CH 142L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 hours
Computer Science: CS 230, CS231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 hours
General Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hours
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 hours
Concentration in Applied Physics
The concentration in applied physics is designed for students who are interested in designing,
implementing and measuring physical quantities using modern experimental techniques
and developing technical skills that can be applied to engineering and technology.
Course Requirements
A student must earn a grade of "C" or better in all required and elective courses in physics,
designated general education courses, and chemistry and mathematics course requirements.
General Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 hours
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 hours
PH 251, PH 251L, PH 252, PH 252L, PH 261, PH 261L, PH 331, PH 333,
PH 364, PH 364L, PH 362, PH 362L, PH 431, PH 432, PH 434, PH 435,
PH 461, PH 462, PH 498, PH 499, Physics Electives
Other Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 hours
Mathematics: MA 241, MA 242, MA 334, MA 335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 hours
Chemistry: CH 141, CH 141L, CH 142, CH 142L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 hours
Computer Science: CS 230, CS 231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 hours
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 hours
Bachelor of Science in Physics Education
The physics education major program is designed to provide educational and scientific
training for students who are interested in teaching physics in secondary schools.
Admission to the Program
Admission to the Program is contingent upon the student’s admission to the state approved
teacher education program in the School of Education (See School of Education: Objectives
and General Requirements and Physics Education Folio).
Course Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Physics Education
General Education Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 hours
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 hours
PH 251, PH 251L, PH 252, PH 252L, PH 311L, PH 320,
PH 331, PH 431, PH 434, PH 435, PH 439L, Physics Electives
Other Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 hours
Mathematics
MA 241, MA 242, MA 334
Chemistry
CH 141, CH141L, CH 142, CH142L
Computer Science
CS 230, CS 231
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 hours
ED 231, ESE 200, PS 236, ED 351, ED 352, EDA 352, EDB 322,
ED 369, ED/ESE 403, PH-ED 360, EDP 499, ED 462, EDX 462
Recommended Electives
ED/ESE 403, EDP 499
EDM 380 Professional Education Seminar(s)
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 hours
A student must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required and elective courses in physics,
designated general education courses (See Requirements: School of General Studies).
Physics education majors are advised to take one or more of the following seminars/courses,
based upon individual requirements:
EDT 380, Seminar Applied Test Taking Skills
SC 432, Speech Communication for Classroom Teacher
EN 240, Advanced Composition
EN 330, Functional Grammar
All physics education majors are required to enroll in EDM 380, Professional Development
Seminar each semester to matriculate a Teacher Education Program. See Handbook of
Policies and Procedures for Teacher Education for further information.
Minor in Physics
Course Requirements
PH 251, PH 251L, PH252, PH 252L, PH 311L, PH 320,
PH 331, PH 333, PH 431, PH 439L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 hours

This program is designed for students who are interested in careers which require an extensive background in Physics. Upon completion of the B.S. degree, the student will met the minimum course requirements for admission to graduate and professional schools.