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Program checklist · B.S.

Physics: Interdisciplinary Physics, B.S.

North Carolina A & T State University · Greensboro, NC

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
16.1701
Total credits (published)
120
Credits (computed from items)
44
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199102
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199102_b596e3ff
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

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        Additional Course Requirements - Physics (Interdisciplinary Physics)

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          Physics

          2 items
          1. PHYS 100
            Physics Orientation
            As published: “Physics Orientation 1 Credit(s)”
            1
          2. Physics Elective (6 hours) numbered 300 or above
            Not resolved to a course

          Math

          0 items

            Disciplinary Electives (24 Credit Hours)

            0 items

              Free Electives

              0 items

                Curriculum Guide

                0 items

                  Freshman Year

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                    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. COMP 160
                      C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160)
                      As published: “C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160) 3 Credit(s)”
                      2
                    5. ENGL 100
                      Ideas and Their Expression I
                      As published: “Ideas and Their Expression I 3 Credit(s)”
                      3
                    6. Afr. Amer. History & Culture (AA) 3 Credit(s) 1
                      Not resolved to a course
                      1

                    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) 3 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 231
                        Calculus III
                        As published: “Calculus III 4 Credit(s)”
                        4
                      4. CHEM 106
                        General Chemistry VI
                        As published: “General Chemistry VI 3 Credit(s)”
                        3
                      5. CHEM 116
                        General Chemistry VI Laboratory
                        As published: “General Chemistry VI Laboratory 1 Credit(s)”
                        0
                      6. Social/Behavioral Sciences (SBS) 3 Credit(s) 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                        1

                      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. MATH 3xx 3 Credit(s) 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                        3
                      5. Global Awareness (GL) 3 Credit(s) 1
                        Not resolved to a course
                        1

                      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. PHYS 450
                          Waves and Optics
                          As published: “Waves and Optics 3 Credit(s)”
                          3
                        5. ENGL 331
                          Writing for Science and Technology
                          As published: “Writing for Science and Technology 3 Credit(s)”
                          3

                        Second Semester

                        5 items
                        1. PHYS 375
                          Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407)
                          As published: “Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407) 2 Credit(s)”
                          1
                        2. PHYS 3xx 3 Credit(s) 4
                          Not resolved to a course
                          4
                        3. Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                          Not resolved to a course
                          2
                        4. Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                          Not resolved to a course
                          2
                        5. Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                          Not resolved to a course
                          2

                        Senior Year

                        0 items

                          First Semester

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

                          Second Semester

                          5 items
                          1. Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                            Not resolved to a course
                            2
                          2. Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                            Not resolved to a course
                            2
                          3. Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                            Not resolved to a course
                            2
                          4. Free Elective 3 Credit(s) 6
                            Not resolved to a course
                            6
                          5. Free Elective 3 Credit(s) 6
                            Not resolved to a course
                            6

                          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=3135. Captured page pages/0230.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.