Physics (B.A.)
Administered by the Physics and Engineering Technology Department
Effective Fall, 2009
The Bachelor of Arts program requires 54 semester hours; 15 of the required semester hours count toward general education requirements. Thus, in addition to the above program requirements, students must complete an additional 35 to 44 semester hours in general education plus free electives to reach 120 semester hours required for graduation.
Students seeking Secondary Education Certification in Physics must declare majors in both Physics (BA) and Secondary Education (Physics) and complete the full Physics (BA) course sequence as well as the Secondary Education Professional Course and Certification requirements. Students must consult their advisers in both departments each semester regarding course selection and other certification requirements.
Bachelor of Arts required courses include:
52.115 Chemistry for the Sciences I
52.116 Chemistry for the Sciences II
53.125 Calculus I
53.126 Calculus II
53.225 Calculus III
53.322 Differential Equations
54.123 Contemporary Physics or 58.101 Intro to Engineering Tech or an additional physics course numbered higher than 54.300
54.211 General Physics I
54.212 General Physics II
54.302 Mechanics: Dynamics
54.310 Modern Atomic Physics
54.314 Electricity and Magnetism
54.400 Advanced Physics Laboratory
56.116 Algorithmic Processes for Computers
8 semester hours chosen from other physics courses numbered above 300