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Program checklist · B.S.

Physics, B.S.

North Carolina A & T State University · Greensboro, NC

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
27.0503
Total credits (published)
120
Credits (computed from items)
23
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199102
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199102_a013047c
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Departmental Required Courses

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    Common Courses for All Physics Concentrations

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      Required Major Core Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (32 Hours)

      12 items
      1. PHYS 241
        General Physics I
        As published: “General Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
        4
      2. PHYS 242
        General Physics II
        As published: “General Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
        4
      3. PHYS 251
        General Physics I Lab
        As published: “General Physics I Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        0
      4. PHYS 252
        General Physics II Lab
        As published: “General Physics II Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        0
      5. PHYS 305
        Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405)
        As published: “Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      6. PHYS 306
        Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406)
        As published: “Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      7. PHYS 345
        Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445)
        As published: “Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      8. PHYS 400
        Physical Mechanics I
        As published: “Physical Mechanics I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      9. PHYS 415
        Electromagnetism I
        As published: “Electromagnetism I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      10. PHYS 420
        Quantum Physics I
        As published: “Quantum Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      11. PHYS 430
        Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
        As published: “Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      12. PHYS 494
        Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable
        As published: “Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable 1-3 Credit(s)”
        1-3

      Required Math Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (12 Hours)

      3 items
      1. MATH 131
        Calculus I
        As published: “Calculus I 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      2. MATH 132
        Calculus II
        As published: “Calculus II 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      3. MATH 231
        Calculus III
        As published: “Calculus III 4 Credit(s)”
        4

      Required Elective Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (6 Hours)

      3 items
      1. CHEM 106
        General Chemistry VI
        As published: “General Chemistry VI 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. CHEM 116
        General Chemistry VI Laboratory
        As published: “General Chemistry VI Laboratory 1 Credit(s)”
        0
      3. COMP 160
        C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160)
        As published: “C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160) 3 Credit(s)”
        2

      Required General Education Non-Math and Non-Science Courses - 19 Credit Hours

      0 items

        Additional Course Requirements - Physics

        0 items

          Physics

          9 items
          1. PHYS 100
            Physics Orientation
            As published: “Physics Orientation 1 Credit(s)”
            1
          2. PHYS 101
            Introduction to Astronomy
            As published: “Introduction to Astronomy 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          3. PHYS 375
            Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407)
            As published: “Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407) 2 Credit(s)”
            1
          4. PHYS 401
            Physical Mechanics II
            As published: “Physical Mechanics II 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          5. PHYS 416
            Electromagnetism II
            As published: “Electromagnetism II 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          6. PHYS 422
            Quantum Physics II
            As published: “Quantum Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          7. PHYS 450
            Waves and Optics
            As published: “Waves and Optics 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          8. PHYS 485
            Special Topics in Physics (formerly PHYS 500) Variable
            As published: “Special Topics in Physics (formerly PHYS 500) Variable Variable Credit Credit(s)”
            1
          9. PHYS 492
            Physics Seminar (formerly PHYS 510)
            As published: “Physics Seminar (formerly PHYS 510) 1 Credit Credit(s)”
            1

          Math

          3 items
          1. MATH 224
            Introduction to Probability and Statistics
            As published: “Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          2. MATH 341
            Introduction to Differential Equations (formerly MATH 431)
            As published: “Introduction to Differential Equations (formerly MATH 431) 3 Credit(s)”
            3
          3. MATH 351
            Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (formerly MATH 450)
            As published: “Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (formerly MATH 450) 3 Credit(s)”
            3

          Computation

          1 item
          1. COMP 160
            2

          Free Electives

          0 items

            Curriculum Guide

            0 items

              Freshman Year

              0 items

                First Semester

                6 items
                1. PHYS 100
                  Physics Orientation
                  As published: “Physics Orientation 1 Credit(s)”
                  1
                2. PHYS 101
                  Introduction to Astronomy
                  As published: “Introduction to Astronomy 3 Credit(s)”
                  3
                3. MATH 131
                  Calculus I
                  As published: “Calculus I 4 Credit(s)”
                  4
                4. ENGL 100
                  Ideas and Their Expression I
                  As published: “Ideas and Their Expression I 3 Credit(s)”
                  3
                5. Afr. Amer. History & Culture (AA) 3 Credit(s) 1
                  Not resolved to a course
                  1
                6. COMP 160
                  C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160)
                  As published: “C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160) 3 Credit(s)”
                  2

                Second Semester

                6 items
                1. PHYS 241
                  General Physics I
                  As published: “General Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
                  4
                2. PHYS 251
                  General Physics I Lab
                  As published: “General Physics I Lab 1 Credit(s)”
                  0
                3. MATH 132
                  Calculus II
                  As published: “Calculus II 4 Credit(s)”
                  4
                4. ENGL 101
                  Ideas and Their Expression II
                  As published: “Ideas and Their Expression II 3 Credit(s)”
                  3
                5. Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) 2 Credit(s) 1
                  Not resolved to a course
                  1
                6. FRST 101
                  College Success
                  As published: “College Success 1 Credit(s)”
                  1

                Sophomore Year

                0 items

                  First Semester

                  6 items
                  1. PHYS 242
                    General Physics II
                    As published: “General Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
                    4
                  2. PHYS 252
                    General Physics II Lab
                    As published: “General Physics II Lab 1 Credit(s)”
                    0
                  3. MATH 224
                    Introduction to Probability and Statistics
                    As published: “Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 Credit(s)”
                    3
                  4. MATH 231
                    Calculus III
                    As published: “Calculus III 4 Credit(s)”
                    4
                  5. CHEM 106
                    General Chemistry VI
                    As published: “General Chemistry VI 3 Credit(s)”
                    3
                  6. CHEM 116
                    General Chemistry VI Laboratory
                    As published: “General Chemistry VI Laboratory 1 Credit(s)”
                    0

                  Second Semester

                  5 items
                  1. PHYS 305
                    Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405)
                    As published: “Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405) 3 Credit(s)”
                    3
                  2. PHYS 306
                    Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406)
                    As published: “Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406) 3 Credit(s)”
                    3
                  3. PHYS 345
                    Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445)
                    As published: “Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445) 3 Credit(s)”
                    3
                  4. Social/Behavioral Sciences (SBS) 3 Credit(s) 1
                    Not resolved to a course
                    1
                  5. MATH 341
                    Introduction to Differential Equations (formerly MATH 431)
                    As published: “Introduction to Differential Equations (formerly MATH 431) 3 Credit(s)”
                    3

                  Junior Year

                  0 items

                    First Semester

                    5 items
                    1. PHYS 400
                      Physical Mechanics I
                      As published: “Physical Mechanics I 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    2. PHYS 415
                      Electromagnetism I
                      As published: “Electromagnetism I 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    3. PHYS 420
                      Quantum Physics I
                      As published: “Quantum Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    4. ENGL 331
                      Writing for Science and Technology
                      As published: “Writing for Science and Technology 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    5. MATH 351
                      Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (formerly MATH 450)
                      As published: “Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (formerly MATH 450) 3 Credit(s)”
                      3

                    Second Semester

                    5 items
                    1. PHYS 416
                      Electromagnetism II
                      As published: “Electromagnetism II 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    2. PHYS 375
                      Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407)
                      As published: “Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407) 2 Credit(s)”
                      1
                    3. PHYS 422
                      Quantum Physics II
                      As published: “Quantum Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    4. Global Awareness (GL) 3 Credit(s) 1
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1
                    5. Science Elective 3 Credit(s)
                      Not resolved to a course

                    Senior Year

                    0 items

                      First Semester

                      6 items
                      1. PHYS 430
                        Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
                        As published: “Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 Credit(s)”
                        3
                      2. PHYS 450
                        Waves and Optics
                        As published: “Waves and Optics 3 Credit(s)”
                        3
                      3. PHYS 475
                        Advanced Laboratory
                        As published: “Advanced Laboratory 2 Credit(s)”
                        1
                      4. PHYS 494
                        Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable
                        As published: “Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable 1-3 Credit(s) 3”
                        3
                      5. PHYS 492
                        Physics Seminar (formerly PHYS 510)
                        As published: “Physics Seminar (formerly PHYS 510) 1 Credit Credit(s)”
                        1
                      6. Free Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4

                      Second Semester

                      5 items
                      1. PHYS 3xx Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                        2
                      2. PHYS 3xx Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                        Not resolved to a course
                        2
                      3. Science Elective 3 Credit(s)
                        Not resolved to a course
                      4. Free Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4
                      5. Free Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                        Not resolved to a course
                        4

                      Major Program Requirements

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                        Source. North Carolina A & T State University, catalog 2025-2026 — https://catalog.ncat.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=19&poid=3131. Captured page pages/0227.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.