Physics (B.S.)
Major Requirements
[CHEM 105] General Chemistry I
[CHEM 495] Capstone: Natural Sciences
[CIS 181] Computer Programming I
[ENGR 242] Experimental Methods (3) or
[STAT 291] Statistics for Mathematical Sciences I (3)
[ENGR 367] Electromagnetics
[ENGR 371] Thermodynamics (3) or
[CHEM 437] Physical Chemistry I (3.5)
[MATH 111] Calculus I
[MATH 112] Calculus II
[MATH 211] Calculus III
One of the following options:
[MATH 270] Linear and Differential Methods (3) or
[MATH 261] Linear Algebra (3) and [MATH 308]
Differential Equations (3)
[PHIL 101] Problems in Philosophy (3) or
[PHIL 102] History of Philosophy (3)
[PHYS 180] Physics Exploration
[PHYS 211] General Physics I
[PHYS 212] General Physics II
[PHYS 251] Modern Physics
[PHYS 328] Mechanics
[PHYS 402] Quantum Mechanics
[PHYS 421] Particle Physics
[PHYS 425] Solid State Physics
[PHYS 494] Senior Physics Seminar*
Three credits from the following:
[CIS 284] Computer Programming II (3)
[CHEM 393]/[BIOL 393] Research Methods (1)
[ENGR 236] Circuits I (4)
[ENGR 365] Linear Systems (3)
[ENGR 366] Control Systems (4)
[ENGR 373] Fluid Mechanics (4)
[PHYS 391] Independent Research (1-3)
Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics
Credits
4
3
3
3
3
3- 3.5
4
4
4
3-6
3
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3-4
Experiential Learning requirement
QuEST requirements
First Year Seminar
Oral Communication
Created and Called for Community (W)
Mathematical Sciences (MATH 111, 112, or 211)
Laboratory Science (PHYS 211 or 212)
Science, Technology & the World
Two of the following (6 credits total):
Social Science
European History
United States History
Literature
Philosophy and Religion (PHIL 101 or 102)
Arts
First Semester of Language
Second Semester of Language
Third Semester of Language or Cross Cultural
Non-Western Studies
Bible
Christian Beliefs
Wellness course
Ethics, World Views or Pluralism
QuEST requirements
Major requirements
Free electives
Total credits
*Fulfills Writing Enriched course requirement for major.
0
Credits
3
3
3
met/major
met/major
waived
6
3
met/major
3
3
3
3
2 or 3
3
3
1
3
42-43
68-72.5
13-7.5
123
Requirements for students matriculating in 2016-17