The general concentration is intended to give the student a foundation upon which to continue the study of physics in graduate school or to pursue a career as a professional scientist. Students must complete: 36 semester hours of specified physics courses above the 100 level and 25 hours of support courses in mathematics, chemistry, biology, and computer science. The required mathematics courses are above the level of Calculus II.
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FRESHMAN YEAR |
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Course |
Hours |
| PHYS 153, 153L & 154, 154L General Physics I & II | 8 |
| CS 206 Programming in C++ | 3 |
| ENG 101 & 102 Freshman Composition I & II | 6 |
| FYE 101 & 102 First Year Experience I & II | 2 |
| HIST 101 World Civilization | 3 |
| MATH 153 & 154 Calculus I & II | 6 |
| SOC 101 Intro to Social Science | 3 |
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Total |
31 |
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SOPHOMORE YEAR |
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Course |
Hours |
| PHYS 120 Foundations of Astronomy | 3 |
| PHYS 215 Modern Physics/Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 304 Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 350 Electronics | 3 |
| MATH 201 Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 403 Differential Equations | 3 |
| ENG 200 World Literature I | 3 |
| CHEM 111, 113 General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 112, 114 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| HIST 104 Modern World History | 3 |
| GET 300 Rising Junior Examination | 0 |
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Total |
32 |
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JUNIOR YEAR |
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Course |
Hours |
| PHYS 305 & 306 Mechanics I & II | 6 |
| PHYS 313 & 314 Mathematical Methods of Physics I & II | 6 |
| ART 210 Fine and Performing Arts | 3 |
| BIOL 113, 115 Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL 114, 116 Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| ECON 201 Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 6 |
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Total |
32 |
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SENIOR YEAR |
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Course |
Hours |
| PHYS 401 Advanced Laboratory | 2 |
| PHYS 403 & 404 Electricity and Magnetism I & II | 6 |
| PHYS 410 & 411 Quantum Mechanics I & II | 6 |
| Electives* | 16 |
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Total |
30 |
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TOTAL |
125 |
*Electives must be approved by advisor and department head.