The following courses comprise the basics for a student intending to complete a baccalaureate degree in physics at a university. A degree in physics could lead student to pursue a research career or another science-oriented career that requires a physics background. Physicists find employment in a broad range of careers, including engineering, information technology, telecommunications, programming, medicine, astronomy, industrial design and secondary or higher education. A student planning to teach physics at the high school level would be encouraged to take secondary education coursework as well.
For more information about this program and plan of study, please refer to the current catalog.
Suggested Courses | Credits | |
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CHMY141 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
CHMY142 | College Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
CHMY143 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
CHMY144 | College Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
M171 | Calculus I | 5 |
M172 | Calculus II | 5 |
M273 | Multivariable Calculus | 5 |
PHSX220 | Physics I | 3 |
PHSX221 | Physics I Lab | 1 |
PHSX222 | Physics II | 3 |
PHSX223 | Physics II Lab | 1 |