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Program checklist · B.S. in Applied Physics

B.S. in Applied Physics

Bethel University · Saint Paul, MN

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Program
Award
B.S. in Applied Physics
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
27.0304
Total credits (published)
16
Credits (computed from items)
260-285
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
173160
CourseShelf checklist
CK_173160_06fce0ac
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Major in Applied Physics (B.S.)

major core · 20 items
  1. CHE 113& CHE 113D
    General Chemistry Iand General Chemistry I Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. COS 111
    • Introduction to Programming
    As published: “Introduction to Programming”
    4
  3. ENR 321
    • Statistical Methods in Engineering
    As published: “Statistical Methods in Engineering”
    2
  4. MAT 125
    • Calculus 2
    As published: “Calculus 2 1”
    4
  5. MAT 222
    • Differential Equations
    As published: “Differential Equations”
    or: MAT 224 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
    4
  6. MAT 223
    • Multivariable Calculus
    As published: “Multivariable Calculus”
    4
  7. PHY 260
    • Careers in Engineering and Physics Seminar
    As published: “Careers in Engineering and Physics Seminar”
    1
  8. PHY 292& PHY 292D
    General Physics Iand General Physics I Lab 1
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  9. PHY 296& PHY 297
    General Physics IIand General Physics II Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  10. PHY 302& PHY 303
    Electronicsand Electronics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  11. PHY 312& PHY 313
    Modern Physicsand Modern Physics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  12. PHY 322
    • Mathematical Methods in Physics and Engineering
    As published: “Mathematical Methods in Physics and Engineering”
    2
  13. PHY 340
    • Mechanics
    As published: “Mechanics”
    4
  14. PHY 352& PHY 353
    Computer Methods in Physics and Engineeringand Computer Methods in Physics and Engineering Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  15. PHY 365
    • Physics Research Seminar
    As published: “Physics Research Seminar”
    1
  16. PHY 490
    • Research
    As published: “Research”
    3
  17. Major
    Not resolved to a course
    53
  18. General Education *
    Not resolved to a course
    44-52
  19. Emphasis
    Not resolved to a course
    16-24
  20. Electives
    Not resolved to a course
    0-9

Biomedical Emphasis (24 credits)

10 items
  1. BIO 120& BIO 120D
    Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biologyand Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. BIO 214& BIO 215
    Human Anatomyand Human Anatomy Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  3. BIO 216& BIO 217
    Human Physiologyand Human Physiology Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  4. PHY 422& PHY 423
    Fluid Mechanicsand Fluid Mechanics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  5. Choose from one of the following Optics courses:
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  6. PHY 332& PHY 333
    Opticsand Optics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  7. PHY 432& PHY 433
    Laser Fundamentalsand Laser Fundamentals Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Choose one of the following courses on properties of materials:
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  9. PHY 400
    • Electricity and Magnetism
    As published: “Electricity and Magnetism”
    4
  10. PHY 424& PHY 425
    Electronic Materials and Devicesand Electronic Materials and Devices Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course

Computational Emphasis (18 credits)

7 items
  1. COS 211
    • Data Structures
    As published: “Data Structures”
    4
  2. MAT 242
    • Introduction to Proofs
    As published: “Introduction to Proofs 1”
    2
  3. MAT 248
    • Mathematics of Computer Science
    As published: “Mathematics of Computer Science”
    4
  4. Choose one of the following courses:
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  5. COS 235
    • Computer Systems
    As published: “Computer Systems”
    4
  6. COS 277
    • Software Development Fundamentals
    As published: “Software Development Fundamentals”
    4
  7. One computer science course 300 level or above
    Not resolved to a course
    4

Electronics Emphasis (20 credits)

7 items
  1. ENR 306& ENR 307
    Digital Logic and Designand Digital Logic and Design Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. ENR 326
    • Circuit Analysis & Simulations
    As published: “Circuit Analysis & Simulations”
    4
  3. PHY 400
    • Electricity and Magnetism
    As published: “Electricity and Magnetism”
    4
  4. PHY 424& PHY 425
    Electronic Materials and Devicesand Electronic Materials and Devices Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  5. Choose one of the following Optical Science courses:
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  6. PHY 332& PHY 333
    Opticsand Optics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
  7. PHY 432& PHY 433
    Laser Fundamentalsand Laser Fundamentals Lab
    Not resolved to a course

Mechanics Emphasis (16 credits)

4 items
  1. ENR 308
    • Statics and Mechanics of Materials
    As published: “Statics and Mechanics of Materials”
    4
  2. ENR 356& ENR 357
    Applied Strength of Materialsand Applied Strength of Materials Laboratory 1
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  3. PHY 410
    • Thermodynamics
    As published: “Thermodynamics”
    4
  4. PHY 422& PHY 423
    Fluid Mechanicsand Fluid Mechanics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4

Optics Emphasis (16 credits)

4 items
  1. PHY 332& PHY 333
    Opticsand Optics Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. PHY 400
    • Electricity and Magnetism
    As published: “Electricity and Magnetism”
    4
  3. PHY 432& PHY 433
    Laser Fundamentalsand Laser Fundamentals Lab
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  4. PHY 440
    • Quantum Mechanics
    As published: “Quantum Mechanics”
    4
Source. Bethel University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.bethel.edu/academic-programs/college-of-arts-sciences-and-education/undergraduate-programs/physics/applied-physics-bs/. Captured page pages/0253.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.