Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics

Requirements

1. PHYS 121

   Classical and Modern Physics I. 4. For physics majors and others interested in physics. This course is not a survey but an introduction to the thinking and analysis processes of physics, with classroom and laboratory topics chosen from modern and classical physics to emphasize the skills needed to think like a physicist. Corequisite: Math 220 or instructor permission. Fulfills natural science/mathematics requirement. Spring

   As published: “Classical and Modern Physics I”
   4
2. PHYS 122

   Classical and Modern Physics II. 4. For physics majors and others interested in physics. This course is not a survey but an introduction to the thinking and analysis processes of physics, with classroom and laboratory topics chosen from modern and classical physics to emphasize the skills needed to think like a physicist.Prerequisite: PHYS 121 and MATH 220. Corequisite: PHYS 480 strongly recommended. Fulfills natural science and mathematics requirement. Spring

   As published: “Classical and Modern Physics II”
   4
3. PHYS 223

   Classical and Modern Physics III. 4. The final semester of the introductory physics sequence. Topics are chosen from modern and classical physics to complement those discussed in PHYS 121.Prerequisite: PHYS 122 or instructor permission. Corequisite: PHYS 480 strongly recommended. Fall

   As published: “Classical and Modern Physics III”
   4
4. PHYS 224

   Classical & Modern Physics IV. 4. The thermal properties of matter are studied from the applied approach of thermodynamics and the theoretical analysis of statistical mechanics. Topics include the laws of thermodynamics, equations of state, first order phase transitions, partition functions, entropy and the quantum statistics of particles.Prerequisite: MATH 224, PHYS 223 or instructor permission. Corequisite: PHYS 480 strongly recommended. Spring

   As published: “Classical & Modern Physics IV”
   4
5. PHYS 231

   Experimental Physics I. 2. Intermediate-level laboratory course to develop experimental design and measurement techniques, data reduction and analysis methods, and oral and written presentation skills. Experiments vary as equipment and technologies evolve. Prerequisite PHYS 122 or instructor permission. Fall

   As published: “Experimental Physics I”
   2
6. PHYS 232

   Experimental Physics II. 2-4. Intermediate-level laboratory course to develop experimental design and measurement techniques, data reduction and analysis methods, and oral and written presentation skills. Experiments vary as equipment and technologies evolve.Prerequisite: PHYS 121 or instructor permission. Spring

   As published: “Experimental Physics II”
   1-4
7. PHYS 370

   Physics Research. 1-4. The presentation of independent research projects completed during summers (e.g. the National Science Foundation-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates) or industrial internships. Students who are unable to undertake research at other institutions may design and complete their research on campus under the guidance of Guilford faculty

   As published: “Physics Research”
   8

Two 400-level PHYS courses

Additional PHYS courses

Total Credits =

1. Note: PHYS 101 Physics for Nonscientists (variable title)., PHYS

   Not resolved to a course
   104