Physics, B.S.
Credits: 122
CIS Code: 400801
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics curriculum is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles governing the behavior of the physical universe and helps students develop an appreciation of the scientific method and its application to current technological and environmental problems. Courses emphasize the elements of scientific thinking and techniques as well as scientific knowledge.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics must meet the General Admissions Requirements as published in this Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Physics will be able to:
- Solve calculus-based problems in mechanics, electromagnetism, and optics.
- Perform various physics experiments to model fundamental principles in mechanics, electromagnetism, and optics.
- Analyze and model physical systems by utilizing and constructing mathematical approximations and methods.
- Effectively communicate concepts of related physics topics phenomena, analysis, and conclusions.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the General Degree Requirements as published in this Catalog, students pursuing the Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics must complete all required and cognate courses with minimum final grades of "C".
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CPHY 121 | Physics I: Mechanics | 3 |
| CPHY 121L | Physics I: Mechanics Lab | 1 |
| CPHY 122 | Physics II: Elec & Magnetism | 3 |
| CPHY 122L | Physics II:Electricity&Mag.Lab | 1 |
| CPHY 123 | Physics III:Optics/Modern Phys | 3 |
| CPHY 123L | Physics III: Optics&Mod.PhyLab | 1 |
| CPHY 211 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| CPHY 321 | Mathematical Physics I | 3 |
| CPHY 322 | Mathematical Physics II | 3 |
| CPHY 331 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| CPHY 332 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| CPHY 411 | Thermo & Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| CPHY 412 | Intro to Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| CPHY 421 | Undergraduate Research I | 3 |
| CPHY 422 | Undergraduate Research II | 3 |
| Select 3 Physics Electives: | 9 | |
CPHY 301 | ||
CPHY 312 | ||
CPHY 341 | ||
CPHY 375 | ||
| Internship | ||
CPHY 442 | ||
CPHY 450 | ||
| Cognate Courses | ||
| CCIS 253 | Intro. to Comp. Sim/Analysis | 3 |
| CMAT 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CMAT 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CMAT 211 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CMAT 212 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| CMAT 214 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
General Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Select nine credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| United States,Africa & World | ||
| History of the United States | ||
| United States, Africa & World | ||
| History of the United States | ||
| The Biblical Heritage | ||
| Afr Amer Religious Experiences | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Area B: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Intro. to Criminal Justice | ||
| Intro. to Sociology | ||
| Politics and Global Issues | ||
| Area C: Natural Sciences/ Mathematics/ Statistics | ||
| CCHE 111 | Gen Chem 1 & Recitation | 4 |
| CCHE 111L | General Chemistry Lab | 0 |
| CCHE 111R | 0 | |
| CCHE 112 | Gen Chem II Lec & Recitation | 4 |
| CCHE 112L | General Chemistry II Lab | 0 |
| CCHE 112R | 0 | |
| Area D: Communications | ||
| CENG 105 | College Composition I | 3 |
| CENG 106 | College Composition II | 3 |
| CENG 201 | Intro to World Literature I | 3 |
| or CENG 202 | Intro to World Literature II | |
| Area E: Financial/Technological | ||
| CCIS 105 & 105L | Programming Principles I and Programming Principles I Lab | 4 |
| CECO 107 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Free Electives: 15 Credits
Note: Free Electives should be chosen in consultation with the advisor, depending on the choice of minor or stackable credentials.
Other University Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CGED 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| CGED 101 | 1st-Year Seminar | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2 | |
Plan of Study for Physics, B.S.
(Students who are not prepared to complete calculus in their first year of study should arrange a revised plan of study in consultation with an advisor.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CXXX | Area A | 3 |
| CENG 105 | College Composition I (Area D) | 3 |
| CGED 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| CMAT 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CPHY 121 | Physics I: Mechanics | 3 |
| CPHY 121L | Physics I: Mechanics Lab | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CCIS 105 & 105L |
Programming Principles I and Programming Principles I Lab (Area E) |
4 |
| CENG 106 | College Composition II (Area D ) | 3 |
| CGED 101 | 1st-Year Seminar | 1 |
| CMAT 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CPHY 122 | Physics II: Elec & Magnetism | 3 |
| CPHY 122L | Physics II:Electricity&Mag.Lab | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CCIS 253 | Intro. to Comp. Sim/Analysis | 3 |
| CCHE 111 | Gen Chem 1 & Recitation (Area C) | 4 |
| CCHE 111L | General Chemistry Lab (Area C) | 0 |
| CCHE 111R | Area C | 0 |
| CMAT 211 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CPHY 123 | Physics III:Optics/Modern Phys | 3 |
| CPHY 123L | Physics III: Optics&Mod.PhyLab | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CENG 201 or CENG 202 |
Intro to World Literature I (Area D) or Intro to World Literature II |
3 |
| CCHE 112 | Gen Chem II Lec & Recitation (Area C) | 4 |
| CCHE 112L | General Chemistry II Lab (Area C) | 0 |
| CCHE 112R | Area C | 0 |
| CMAT 212 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| CPHY 211 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| CXXX | Area B | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CXXX | Area A | 3 |
| CMAT 214 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| CPHY 321 | Mathematical Physics I | 3 |
| CPHY 331 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHIS 202 or CHIS 212 |
United States, Africa & World (Area A) or History of the United States |
3 |
| CPHY 322 | Mathematical Physics II | 3 |
| CPHY 332 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| CXXX | Area E | 3 |
| Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CPHY 411 | Thermo & Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| CPHY 412 | Intro to Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| CPHY 421 | Undergraduate Research I | 3 |
| CPHY XXX | Physics Elective 2 | 3 |
| Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPHY 422 | Undergraduate Research II | 3 |
| CPHY XXX | Physics Elective 2 | 3 |
| CPHY XXX | Physics Elective 2 | 3 |
| Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Free Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
- 1
Free Electives should be chosen in consultation with the advisor, depending on the choice of minor or stackable credentials.
- 2
Physics Electives must be at the 300-400 level.