Physics Major

BACHELOR'S DEGREE (BS or BA)

» Program Prerequisite: Not required for Physics or Applied Physics. Physics Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department).
 
» Minor: No minor is required; however, a math minor is automatically satisfied by the requirements for the Physics major, and a math minor may be satisfied with one additional upper division math course beyond the minimum required for the Applied Physics major.
 
» Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 is required for Physics and Applied Physics majors. Physics Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation under General Requirements.
 
» Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 semester credit hours is required for graduation -- 75 of these are required within the Physics major, 72 within the Applied Physics Major, and 45 hours are required within the Physics Teaching major, plus the credits required by the Teacher Education department. Forty upper-division credit hours are required (courses numbered 3000 and above) -- 31 of these are required within the Physics major and 26 to 31 within the Applied Physics major.

Advisement

All Physics, Applied Physics, and Physics Teaching majors are strongly encouraged to meet with the chair at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6163 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Physics Teaching majors are also encouraged to meet with a Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education advisor (call 801-626-6269).  (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.)

Admissions Requirements

Declare your program of study. There are no special admission or application requirements for the Physics and Applied Physics majors. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Teacher Education Department).

General Education

Refer to General Requirements for specific requirements. The following courses required for the Physics and Applied Physics majors will satisfy general education requirements: PHYS PS/SI2210, CHEM PS/SI1210 and MATH SI1210. The following courses required for the Physics Teaching Major will satisfy general education requirements: PHYS PS/SI1010, PS1030, PS/SI2210, and Math1210.

Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree Physics Major

Physics Courses Required (41 credit hours)

Physics Electives (3 credit hours)

Select 3 credit hours from the following 3000 and 4000 level courses.

Support Courses Required (31 credit hours)

Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree Applied Physics Major

Physics Courses Required (38 credit hours)

Physics Electives (9 credit hours)

Select a minimum of nine credit hours with departmental approval from the following

Support Courses Required (25 credit hours)

Course Requirements for BS or BA Degree Physics Teaching Major

Physics Courses Required (25 credit hours)

Physics Electives (9 credit hours)

Select nine credit hours in approved Physics classes (courses numbered 2300 and above, excluding other explicit course requirements).

Support Courses Required (11 credit hours)

Students must also complete the Teacher Education Licensure Program.

Suggested Course Sequence

The following suggested course sequences are provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor.

Physics Major
Freshman Fall Freshman Spring  
PHYS PS2210 5 PHYS SI2220 5
MATH SI1210 4 MATH SI1220 4
Gen Ed 6 Gen Ed 6
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
 
Sophomore Fall Sophomore Spring
CHEM PS/SI1210 5 CHEM SI1220 5
PHYS 3410 4 PHYS 2710 3
MATH 2210 4 MATH 2280 3
Electives/Gen Ed 2 Electives/Gen Ed 4
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
 
Junior Fall Junior Spring
PHYS 3500 3 PHYS 3640 2
PHYS 3510 3 PHYS 3540 3
PHYS 2300 3 PHYS 3180 3
Electives/Gen Ed 6 MATH 2270 3
  Elective/Gen Ed 4
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
 
Senior Fall Senior Spring
PHYS 4610 3 PHYS 4620 3
MATH 3710 3 Electives/Gen Ed 11
Electives/Gen Ed 9 PHYS 4990 1
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
 

Applied Physics Major
Freshman Fall Freshman Spring
PHYS PS/SI2210 5 PHYS SI2220 5
MATH SI1210 4 MATH SI1220 4
Gen Ed 6 Gen Ed 6
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
 
Sophomore Fall Sophomore Spring
CHEM PS/SI1210 5 CHEM SI1220 5
PHYS 3410 4 PHYS 2710 3
MATH 2210 4 MATH 2280 3
Electives/Gen Ed 2 Electives/Gen Ed 4
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
 
Junior Fall Junior Spring
PHYS 3500 3 PHYS 3640 2
PHYS 3510 3 PHYS 3540 3
PHYS 3190 3 Electives/Gen Ed 10
Electives/Gen Ed 6  
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15
 
Senior Fall Senior Spring
PHYS 4800 3 PHYS 4990 1
PHYS 2300 3 Electives/Gen Ed 14
Electives/Gen Ed 9  
Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15

 

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