Department of Physics

Sample Plan of Study for B.A. Physics Major

Semester I

Semester II

880:130 Physics I for Science & Eng.

4

880:131 Physics II for Science & Eng.

4

800:060 Calculus I

4

800:061 Calculus II

4

Communication Essentials

3

Fine Arts, Lit., Phil.

3

680:0XX Humanities I, II, III

3

680:0XX Humanities I, II, III

3

Total 14

Total 14

Semester III

Semester IV

880:132 Physics III: Theory & Simulation

3

880:137 Modern Physics

4

Elective in Math or Computer Science

3-4

880:138 Modern Physics Lab

2

680:12X Non-Western Cultures

3

Fine Arts, Lit., Phil.

3

Social Science

3

CNS Elective

3

University Electives

3

Life Science

3-4

Total 15-16

Total 15-16

Semester V

Semester VI

880:1XX Physics Elective

3-4

880:1XX Physics Electives

3-4

CNS Elective

3-4

CNS Elective

3-4

Communication Essentials

3

University Elective

6

Social Science

3

440:010 Personal Wellness

3

University Elective

4

Total 16-18

Total 15-17

Semester VII

Semester VIII

University Electives 6

880:1XX Physics Elective 3-4

CNS Elective 3-4

University Electives 11

Social Science 3

820:140 Capstone 2

Total 14-15

Total 14-15