Dec 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate 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:


• A maximum of 6 hours can come from the courses listed below from other departments:


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.