Suggested Course Sequence for the BS in Physics

Freshman Year (32 credits)

English I, II  
Seminar for Freshmen 
Calculus I, II 
University Physics I, II, and Lab 
Ethical and Philosophical Inquiry 

Sophomore Year (32 credits)

General Chemistry I, II, and Lab 
Multivariable Calculus 
University Physics III
Literature Requirement 
Linear Systems and Lab 
Programming for Engineers and Lab
Social Science Requirement* 

Junior Year (32 credits)

Classical Mechanics I, II 
Digital Electronics with lab
Humanities/History Requirement*
Math Methods for Physics
Modern Physics
Statistics for Eng & Sci and Lab
Physics Elective

Senior Year (30 credits)

Scientific Communication
Quantum Mechanics I, II 
Electricity and Magnetism
Advanced Lab  (2 credits)
Senior Project 
Humanities/History Requirement
Elective

*The University Cultural Diversity requirement consists of eight credits to be selected from an approved course list. Some of these may be counted toward the Humanities/History and/or Social Science requirement. Consultation with the academic advisor is important.