Physics, BA

B.A. Degree Requirements

Lower-division Courses

1. PHY 215& PHY 225

   General Physics I for Scientistsand Experiencing Physics I

   Not resolved to a course
   5
2. PHY 216& PHY 226

   General Physics II for Scientistsand Experiencing Physics II

   Not resolved to a course
   5

Note: Students declaring a Physics B.A. after having successfully completed PHY 211, PHY 221, PHY 212, and PHY 222 are not required to take PHY 215, PHY 225, PHY 216, and PHY 226 but will need to earn at least 2 additional credits in any PHY or AST courses with the approval of the Physics Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Upper-division Physics and Astronomy Courses

1. Select one of the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   3
2. PHY 315

   Biological and Medical Physics
   3
3. PHY 316

   Econophysics
   3
4. PHY 317

   Modern Astrophysics
   3
5. PHY 319

   Introduction to Astrobiology
   3
6. PHY 360

   Vibrations, Waves and Thermal Physics
   3
7. Select one of the following:

   Not resolved to a course
   3
8. PHY 306

   Nuclear Physics in our Lives
   3
9. PHY 314

   Quantum Computing Demystified
   3
10. PHY 361

    Statistical Physics and Quantum Phenomena
    3
11. PHY 443

    Experimental Physics

    or: PHY 365 Experiencing Physics III
    4
12. PHY 366

    Experiencing Physics IV
    2
13. The remaining 8 credits must be completed with PHY courses numbered 300 or above including those listed above not already completed.

    Not resolved to a course
    8