Most students get a Bachelor of Science (BS) in physics. It is possible to get a Bachelor of Arts (BA), however. Talk to a faculty member or to the registrar, or check out the Catalog for more information.

The major for a BS includes a minimum of 32 credit hours. Most students headed for graduate school end up taking closer to 40 credit hours and should take the courses listed as "recommended" in the table below in addition to the required courses.

Students interested in double majoring with engineering, chemistry, or meteorology, should please contact us to find out how to accomplish this efficiently.

Below is a table showing all the courses offered and where they might fit into a typical schedule. Explanatory notes are given at the end.

NOTES:

• You may view University Catalog descriptions of these courses. (PDF file. Physics and Astronomy begins on page 157).

• PHYS-490 is recommended but may not be used to fulfill the 32 credits required for the major. It can be used to fulfill the Humanties Philosophy general education requirement.

• The courses which are included in, and count toward the physics major program are shown in the table. The Honors courses may be substituted for their equivalent:151 for (141) and 152 for (142) if the student meets the entrance requirements

• Courses whose "Suggested Semester" reads "5 or 7", or "6 or 8", etc., imply that the course is taught in alternate years. Note the semester in which the course is normally taught and select the correct semester for your program.
• Courses whose "Suggested Semester" reads E/P implies that these are courses cross listed with the College of Engineering.
• Specific courses of study are worked out with your department faculty academic advisor each semester.