Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Physics – General (Science) – Bachelor of Science

PHYS-G-BSC

Subject: Administered by the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy.
Plan: Consists of 48.00 units as described below.
Program: The Plan, with sufficient electives to total 90.00 units will lead to a Bachelor of Science Degree.

Note: Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2023-2024 Calendar for the previous requirements.

1. Core
A. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
Fundamental Physics
General Physics
B. Complete the following:
PHYS 206Dynamics3.00
PHYS 212Vibrations and Waves3.00
PHYS 213Computational Methods in Physics3.00
PHYS 239Electromagnetism3.00
PHYS 242Relativity and Quanta3.00
PHYS 250Foundations of Experimental Physics3.00
C. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Thermodynamics
2. Option
A. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
Introduction to Astrophysics
PHYS at the 300-level or above
3. Supporting
A. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
Differential and Integral Calculus
or
Differential and Integral Calculus
or
Differential and Integral Calculus I
and Differential and Integral Calculus II
B. Complete 3.00 units from the following:3.00
Vector Calculus
Advanced Calculus
C. Complete the following:
MATH 225Ordinary Differential Equations3.00
Electives
Elective Courses42.00
Total Units90.00

4. Notes

A. When used towards the requirements of a B.Sc. Program, a total of 48.00 units, including the Plan units, must be in the physical and natural sciences or mathematics.

B. A maximum of 6.00 units from courses offered by other Faculties and Schools may be counted toward the program and/or Plan requirements. This includes courses in BMED, COMM, GLPH, HSCI, LAW, NURS, and courses offered by Smith Engineering.