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Program checklist · B.A.

Physics Major

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, 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.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
40.1101
Total credits (published)
58
Credits (computed from items)
396
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199120
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199120_e799243f
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Physics Major, B.A. – Standard Option

major core · 0 items

    Core Requirements

    major core · 8 items
    1. PHYS 118
      Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity
      As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity H, F”
      4
    2. PHYS 119
      Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta
      As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta H, F”
      4
    3. PHYS 281L
      3
    4. PHYS 331
      4
    5. PHYS 201
      Basic Mechanics
      As published: “Basic Mechanics 2”
      or: PHYS 401 Mechanics I
      3
    6. PHYS 211
      Intermediate Electromagnetism
      As published: “Intermediate Electromagnetism 1”
      or: PHYS 412 Electromagnetism II
      3
    7. PHYS 421
      Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
      As published: “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 2”
      3
    8. Nine additional credits chosen from ASTR (202 or numbered above 300) and PHYS (numbered above 200) 3
      Not resolved to a course
      9

    Additional Requirements

    6 items
    1. MATH 231
      Calculus of Functions of One Variable I
      As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable I H, F”
      4
    2. MATH 232
      Calculus of Functions of One Variable II
      As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable II H, F”
      4
    3. MATH 233
      Calculus of Functions of Several Variables
      As published: “Calculus of Functions of Several Variables H”
      4
    4. MATH 383
      First Course in Differential Equations
      As published: “First Course in Differential Equations H”
      3
    5. CHEM 101
      General Descriptive Chemistry I
      As published: “General Descriptive Chemistry I H, F”
      3
    6. CHEM 101L
      1

    Physics Major, B.A. – Astronomy Option

    major core · 0 items

      Core Requirements

      major core · 9 items
      1. PHYS 118
        Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity
        As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity H, F”
        4
      2. PHYS 119
        Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta
        As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta H, F”
        4
      3. PHYS 281L
        3
      4. PHYS 331
        4
      5. PHYS 201
        Basic Mechanics
        As published: “Basic Mechanics 2”
        or: PHYS 401 Mechanics I
        3
      6. PHYS 211
        Intermediate Electromagnetism
        As published: “Intermediate Electromagnetism 1”
        or: PHYS 412 Electromagnetism II
        3
      7. PHYS 421
        Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
        As published: “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 2”
        3
      8. Six additional credits chosen from ASTR (numbered above 300)
        Not resolved to a course
        6
      9. Three additional credits chosen from:
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      ASTR (numbered above 300)

      5 items
      1. PHYS 231
        Physical Computing
        As published: “Physical Computing 2, H”
        4
      2. PHYS 295
        1-12
      3. PHYS 395
        1-12
      4. PHYS 691H
        3
      5. PHYS 692H
        3

      Additional Requirements

      8 items
      1. One of the following courses:
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. ASTR 100
        Understanding the Universe
        or: ASTR 101 Introduction to Astronomy: The Solar System
        or: ASTR 102 Introduction to Astronomy: Stars, Galaxies & Cosmology
        or: ASTR 103 Alien Life in the Universe
        3
      3. ASTR 100L
        Astronomy with Skynet: Our Place in Space
        or: ASTR 111 Educational Research in Radio Astronomy
        1
      4. ASTR 202
        Introduction to Astrophysics
        As published: “Introduction to Astrophysics 1”
        3
      5. MATH 231
        Calculus of Functions of One Variable I
        As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable I H, F”
        4
      6. MATH 232
        Calculus of Functions of One Variable II
        As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable II H, F”
        4
      7. MATH 233
        Calculus of Functions of Several Variables
        As published: “Calculus of Functions of Several Variables H”
        4
      8. MATH 383
        First Course in Differential Equations
        As published: “First Course in Differential Equations H”
        3

      Physics Major, B.A. – Computational Physics Option

      major core · 0 items

        Core Requirements

        major core · 13 items
        1. PHYS 118
          Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity
          As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity H, F”
          4
        2. PHYS 119
          Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta
          As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta H, F”
          4
        3. PHYS 281L
          3
        4. PHYS 331
          4
        5. PHYS 332
          Numerical Techniques for the Sciences II
          As published: “Numerical Techniques for the Sciences II 1”
          4
        6. PHYS 201
          Basic Mechanics
          As published: “Basic Mechanics 2”
          or: PHYS 401 Mechanics I
          3
        7. PHYS 211
          Intermediate Electromagnetism
          As published: “Intermediate Electromagnetism 1”
          or: PHYS 412 Electromagnetism II
          3
        8. PHYS 421
          Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
          As published: “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 2”
          3
        9. Three additional credits chosen from:
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        10. PHYS/COMP 447
          Quantum Computing
          Not resolved to a course
        11. COMP 301
          3
        12. Three additional credits chosen from:
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        13. ASTR 202
          Introduction to Astrophysics
          As published: “Introduction to Astrophysics 1”
          3

        ASTR (numbered above 300)

        0 items

          PHYS (numbered above 200) 3

          0 items

            COMP (numbered above 420)

            2 items
            1. MATH 347
              Linear Algebra for Applications
              As published: “Linear Algebra for Applications F”
              or: MATH 577 Linear Algebra
              3
            2. STOR 435
              Introduction to Probability
              As published: “Introduction to Probability H”
              3

            Additional Requirements

            7 items
            1. MATH 231
              Calculus of Functions of One Variable I
              As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable I H, F”
              4
            2. MATH 232
              Calculus of Functions of One Variable II
              As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable II H, F”
              4
            3. MATH 233
              Calculus of Functions of Several Variables
              As published: “Calculus of Functions of Several Variables H”
              4
            4. MATH 383
              First Course in Differential Equations
              As published: “First Course in Differential Equations H”
              3
            5. COMP 110
              Introduction to Programming
              As published: “Introduction to Programming H”
              3
            6. COMP 210
              3
            7. COMP 283
              Discrete Structures
              As published: “Discrete Structures H”
              or: MATH 381 Discrete Mathematics
              3

            Physics Major, B.A. – Energy Option

            major core · 0 items

              Core Requirements

              major core · 12 items
              1. PHYS 118
                Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity
                As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity H, F”
                4
              2. PHYS 119
                Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta
                As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta H, F”
                4
              3. PHYS 281L
                3
              4. PHYS 201
                Basic Mechanics
                As published: “Basic Mechanics 2”
                or: PHYS 401 Mechanics I
                3
              5. PHYS 211
                Intermediate Electromagnetism
                As published: “Intermediate Electromagnetism 1”
                or: PHYS 412 Electromagnetism II
                3
              6. PHYS 331
                4
              7. PHYS 231
                Physical Computing
                As published: “Physical Computing H”
                or: PHYS 451 Electronics I
                4
              8. PHYS 381
                3
              9. PHYS 421
                Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
                As published: “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 2”
                3
              10. PHYS 441
                Thermal Physics
                As published: “Thermal Physics 1”
                3
              11. ENEC 2
                ENEC 200-Level Elective (One ENEC course numbered 200 or above)
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              12. ENEC 3
                ENEC 300-Level Elective (Two ENEC courses numbered 300 or above) 3
                Not resolved to a course
                6

              Additional Requirements

              4 items
              1. MATH 231
                Calculus of Functions of One Variable I
                As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable I H, F”
                4
              2. MATH 232
                Calculus of Functions of One Variable II
                As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable II H, F”
                4
              3. MATH 233
                Calculus of Functions of Several Variables
                As published: “Calculus of Functions of Several Variables H”
                4
              4. MATH 383
                First Course in Differential Equations
                As published: “First Course in Differential Equations H”
                3

              Physics Major, B.A. – Medical and Biological Physics Option

              major core · 0 items

                Core Requirements

                major core · 9 items
                1. PHYS 118
                  Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity
                  As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity H, F”
                  4
                2. PHYS 119
                  Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta
                  As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta H, F”
                  4
                3. PHYS 281L
                  3
                4. PHYS 331
                  4
                5. PHYS 201
                  Basic Mechanics
                  As published: “Basic Mechanics 2”
                  or: PHYS 401 Mechanics I
                  3
                6. PHYS 211
                  Intermediate Electromagnetism
                  As published: “Intermediate Electromagnetism 1”
                  or: PHYS 412 Electromagnetism II
                  3
                7. PHYS 421
                  Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
                  As published: “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 2”
                  3
                8. PHYS 405
                  3
                9. PHYS 461
                  Introduction to Medical Physics
                  or: PHYS 586 Introduction to Biomedical Imaging Science
                  3

                Additional Requirements

                8 items
                1. BIOL 101
                  Principles of Biology
                  As published: “Principles of Biology H, F”
                  3
                2. CHEM 101& 101L
                  General Descriptive Chemistry Iand Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory I H, F
                  Not resolved to a course
                  4
                3. CHEM 102
                  General Descriptive Chemistry II
                  As published: “General Descriptive Chemistry II H, F”
                  3
                4. MATH 231
                  Calculus of Functions of One Variable I
                  As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable I H, F”
                  4
                5. MATH 232
                  Calculus of Functions of One Variable II
                  As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable II H, F”
                  4
                6. MATH 233
                  Calculus of Functions of Several Variables
                  As published: “Calculus of Functions of Several Variables H”
                  4
                7. MATH 383
                  First Course in Differential Equations
                  As published: “First Course in Differential Equations H”
                  3
                8. Three additional credits chosen from:
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3

                BIOL (numbered above 200)

                3 items
                1. CHEM 261
                  Introduction to Organic Chemistry I
                  As published: “Introduction to Organic Chemistry I H”
                  3
                2. CHEM 262
                  Introduction to Organic Chemistry II
                  As published: “Introduction to Organic Chemistry II H”
                  3
                3. CHEM 430
                  Introduction to Biological Chemistry
                  As published: “Introduction to Biological Chemistry H”
                  3

                PHYS (numbered above 200) 3

                0 items

                  Physics Major, B.A. – Quantitative Finance Option

                  major core · 0 items

                    Core Requirements

                    major core · 12 items
                    1. PHYS 118
                      Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity
                      As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity H, F”
                      4
                    2. PHYS 119
                      Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta
                      As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta H, F”
                      4
                    3. PHYS 281L
                      3
                    4. PHYS 331
                      4
                    5. PHYS 201
                      Basic Mechanics
                      As published: “Basic Mechanics 2”
                      or: PHYS 401 Mechanics I
                      3
                    6. PHYS 211
                      Intermediate Electromagnetism
                      As published: “Intermediate Electromagnetism 1”
                      or: PHYS 412 Electromagnetism II
                      3
                    7. PHYS 421
                      Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
                      As published: “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 2”
                      3
                    8. PHYS/BMME 441
                      Thermal Physics 1
                      Not resolved to a course
                      or: CHEM 481 Physical Chemistry I
                      3
                    9. Three additional credits chosen from the following options 3
                      Not resolved to a course
                      3
                    10. BUSI 407
                      Financial Accounting and Analysis
                      As published: “Financial Accounting and Analysis 3”
                      3
                    11. BUSI 410
                      3
                    12. BUSI 584
                      3

                    MATH courses numbered above 200

                    0 items

                      PHYS courses numbered above 200

                      0 items

                        COMP courses numbered above 200

                        0 items

                          Additional Requirements

                          10 items
                          1. BUSI 408
                            Corporate Finance
                            As published: “Corporate Finance 4”
                            3
                          2. BUSI 580
                            Investments
                            As published: “Investments H”
                            3
                          3. BUSI 588
                            Introduction to Derivative Securities and Risk Management
                            As published: “Introduction to Derivative Securities and Risk Management 5, H”
                            1.5
                          4. BUSI 589
                            Fixed Income
                            As published: “Fixed Income 5, H”
                            1.5
                          5. BUSI 600
                            Risk Management
                            As published: “Risk Management 5”
                            1.5
                          6. BUSI 688
                            Applied Trading Strategies
                            As published: “Applied Trading Strategies 5, H”
                            1.5
                          7. MATH 231
                            Calculus of Functions of One Variable I
                            As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable I H, F”
                            4
                          8. MATH 232
                            Calculus of Functions of One Variable II
                            As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable II H, F”
                            4
                          9. MATH 233
                            Calculus of Functions of Several Variables
                            As published: “Calculus of Functions of Several Variables H”
                            4
                          10. MATH 383
                            First Course in Differential Equations
                            As published: “First Course in Differential Equations H”
                            3

                          Physics Major, B.A. – Engineering Physics Option

                          major core · 0 items

                            Core Requirements

                            major core · 21 items
                            1. PHYS 118
                              Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity
                              As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Mechanics and Relativity H, F”
                              4
                            2. PHYS 119
                              Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta
                              As published: “Introductory Calculus-based Electromagnetism and Quanta H, F”
                              4
                            3. PHYS 281L
                              3
                            4. PHYS 331
                              4
                            5. PHYS 201
                              Basic Mechanics
                              As published: “Basic Mechanics 2”
                              or: PHYS 401 Mechanics I
                              3
                            6. PHYS 211
                              Intermediate Electromagnetism
                              As published: “Intermediate Electromagnetism 1”
                              or: PHYS 412 Electromagnetism II
                              3
                            7. PHYS 231
                              Physical Computing
                              As published: “Physical Computing H”
                              4
                            8. PHYS 421
                              Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
                              As published: “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 2”
                              3
                            9. PHYS 441
                              3
                            10. PHYS 451
                              4
                            11. PHYS 481L
                              2
                            12. Six additional credits chosen from the following options 3
                              Not resolved to a course
                              6
                            13. PHYS 395
                              Research with Faculty Mentor II
                              As published: “Research with Faculty Mentor II 4”
                              1-12
                            14. PHYS 447
                              3
                            15. PHYS 452
                              4
                            16. PHYS 471
                              Physics of Solid State Electronic Devices
                              or: PHYS 573 Introductory Solid State Physics
                              3
                            17. PHYS 515
                              Optics
                              or: APPL 430 Optoelectronics from Materials to Devices
                              3
                            18. APPL 463
                              3
                            19. BMME 365
                              3
                            20. BMME 385
                              3
                            21. BMME 575
                              3

                            Additional Requirements

                            4 items
                            1. MATH 231
                              Calculus of Functions of One Variable I
                              As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable I H, F”
                              4
                            2. MATH 232
                              Calculus of Functions of One Variable II
                              As published: “Calculus of Functions of One Variable II H, F”
                              4
                            3. MATH 233
                              Calculus of Functions of Several Variables
                              As published: “Calculus of Functions of Several Variables H”
                              4
                            4. MATH 383
                              First Course in Differential Equations
                              As published: “First Course in Differential Equations H”
                              3
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