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Program checklist · BS

Physics BS

Drexel University · Philadelphia, PA

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Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
176.0-183.0
Credits (computed from items)
182-187
Catalog edition
2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
212054
CourseShelf checklist
CK_212054_5e230b88
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

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

Degree Requirements

0 items

    Core Physics Requirements

    major core · 17 items
    1. PHYS 105
      Computational Physics I
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    2. PHYS 113
      Contemporary Physics I
      Not resolved to a course
      5.0
    3. PHYS 114
      Contemporary Physics II
      Not resolved to a course
      5.0
    4. PHYS 115
      Contemporary Physics III
      Not resolved to a course
      5.0
    5. PHYS 128
      Introduction to Experimental Physics
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    6. PHYS 217
      Thermodynamics
      Not resolved to a course
      4.0
    7. PHYS 311
      Classical Mechanics I
      Not resolved to a course
      4.0
    8. PHYS 317
      Statistical Mechanics
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    9. PHYS 321
      Electromagnetic Fields I
      Not resolved to a course
      4.0
    10. PHYS 322
      Electromagnetic Fields II
      Not resolved to a course
      4.0
    11. PHYS 326
      Quantum Mechanics I
      Not resolved to a course
      4.0
    12. PHYS 327
      Quantum Mechanics II
      Not resolved to a course
      4.0
    13. PHYS 328
      Advanced Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    14. PHYS 408
      Physics Seminar (To be taken 3 times.)
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    15. PHYS 491
      Senior Research I
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    16. PHYS 492
      Senior Research II
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    17. PHYS 493
      Senior Research III
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0

    Physics Electives: Complete 24.0 credits from the following *

    electives · 33 items
    1. PHYS 160
      Introduction to Scientific Computing
      Not resolved to a course
    2. PHYS 226
      Instrumentation for Scientists I
      Not resolved to a course
    3. PHYS 227
      Instrumentation for Scientists II
      Not resolved to a course
    4. PHYS 231
      Introductory Astrophysics
      Not resolved to a course
    5. PHYS 232
      Observational Astrophysics
      Not resolved to a course
    6. PHYS 233
      Introduction to Relativity
      Not resolved to a course
    7. PHYS 262
      Introduction to Biophysics
      Not resolved to a course
    8. PHYS 305
      Computational Physics II
      Not resolved to a course
    9. PHYS 312
      Classical Mechanics II
      Not resolved to a course
    10. PHYS 324
      Topics in Mathematical Physics
      Not resolved to a course
    11. PHYS 325
      Computational Physics III
      Not resolved to a course
    12. PHYS 330
      Introduction to Nuclear Physics
      Not resolved to a course
    13. PHYS 405
      Advanced Computational Physics
      Not resolved to a course
    14. PHYS 428
      Quantum Mechanics III
      Not resolved to a course
    15. PHYS 431
      Galactic Astrophysics
      Not resolved to a course
    16. PHYS 432
      Cosmology
      Not resolved to a course
    17. PHYS 433
      General Relativity
      Not resolved to a course
    18. PHYS 440
      Big Data Physics
      Not resolved to a course
    19. PHYS 452
      Solid State Physics
      Not resolved to a course
    20. PHYS 453
      Nanoscience
      Not resolved to a course
    21. PHYS 461
      Biophysics
      Not resolved to a course
    22. PHYS 462
      Computational Biophysics
      Not resolved to a course
    23. PHYS 476
      Particle Physics
      Not resolved to a course
    24. PHYS 479
      The Standard Model
      Not resolved to a course
    25. MATH 311
      Probability and Statistics I
      Not resolved to a course
    26. MATH 322
      Complex Variables
      Not resolved to a course
    27. MATH 323
      Partial Differential Equations
      Not resolved to a course
    28. MATH 331
      Abstract Algebra I
      Not resolved to a course
    29. MATH 332
      Abstract Algebra II
      Not resolved to a course
    30. MATH 410
      Scientific Data Analysis I
      Not resolved to a course
    31. MATH 422
      Introduction to Topology
      Not resolved to a course
    32. MATH 483
      Introduction to Monte Carlo Methods
      Not resolved to a course
    33. MATH 489
      Tensor Calculus
      Not resolved to a course

    Math and Technical Requirements

    6 items
    1. MATH 121
      Calculus I
      Not resolved to a course
      4.0
    2. MATH 122
      Calculus II
      Not resolved to a course
      4.0
    3. MATH 200
      Multivariate Calculus
      Not resolved to a course
      4.0
    4. MATH 201
      Linear Algebra
      Not resolved to a course
      or: MATH 261 Linear Algebra
      3.0-4.0
    5. MATH 210
      Differential Equations
      Not resolved to a course
      4.0
    6. MATH 291
      Complex and Vector Analysis for Engineers
      Not resolved to a course
      0.0,4.0

    Sciences

    4 items
    1. CHEM 101
      General Chemistry I
      Not resolved to a course
      3.5
    2. CHEM 102
      General Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      4.5
    3. CHEM 103 OR Any Bio OR an ENGR class at 200 or higher
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0-5.0
    4. CS 171
      3.0

    General Education

    general education · 10 items
    1. CIVC 101
      Introduction to Civic Engagement
      Not resolved to a course
      1.0
    2. COOP 101
      Career Management and Professional Development **
      Not resolved to a course
      1.0
    3. ENGL 101
      3.0
    4. ENGL 102
      3.0
    5. ENGL 103
      Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres
      or: ENGL 113 English Composition III
      3.0
    6. UNIV S101
      The Drexel Experience
      Not resolved to a course
      1.0
    7. UNIV S201
      Looking Forward: Academics and Careers (For students pursuing graduate degree only.) Students who are not required to take this course will take an additional credit of free elective.
      Not resolved to a course
      1.0
    8. Business elective ***
      Not resolved to a course
      4.0
    9. Liberal Studies electives †
      Not resolved to a course
      9.0
    10. Technical elective ‡‡
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0

    Free electives

    electives · 17 items
    1. PHYS 231
      Introductory Astrophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    2. PHYS 232
      Observational Astrophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    3. PHYS 431
      Galactic Astrophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    4. PHYS 432
      Cosmology
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    5. Total Credits
      Not resolved to a course
      12.0
    6. PHYS 262
      Introduction to Biophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    7. PHYS 461
      Biophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    8. PHYS 462
      Computational Biophysics
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0
    9. One course from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      4.5
    10. BIO 122
      4.5
    11. BIO 141
      4.5
    12. One course from the following
      Not resolved to a course
      3.0-4.0
    13. BIO 209
      4.0
    14. BIO 214
      4.0
    15. BIO 218
      4.0
    16. CHEM 371
      Chemistry of Biomolecules
      Not resolved to a course
    17. Total Credits
      Not resolved to a course
      16.5-17.5
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