Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics Major, BA


The physics major consists of 30 hours. Students who wish to attend graduate school in Physics or Astronomy should consider the Physics BS programs.

College Requirements:


      Arts and Sciences 

Physics Major – Prerequisites (18-24 hours):


Physics Major – Requirements (30 hours):


Complete at least 21 hours (at least 15 hours need to be PHYS or ASTRO courses) from:


Honors Concentration – Physics Major, BA


Students who complete all requirements for the physics major (BA) will be awarded a degree with honors if their cumulative GPA is at least 3.25, their GPA in 300- and 400-level mathematics and physics courses is at least 3.50, they complete a minimum of 12 hours in honors courses, and they complete a written senior thesis reporting results of research conducted under faculty supervision and defended before a committee of three physics faculty members as recorded by satisfactory completion of:

 

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements.