Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Physics, B.S. | |||
This is for planning purposes only, please check with your advisor with questions about your degree progress | ||||
Physics, B.S.Learning OutcomesUpon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in physics are expected to:
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BG Perspective (BGP) RequirementsMust complete at least 1 course in each of the following: English Composition and Oral Communication Quantitative Literacy Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following: Humanities and the Arts Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required Social and Behavioral Sciences Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories: _____________________________ ________ University RequirementsDesignated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements: Cultural Diversity in the US ____________ Composition Requirement: Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36 | ||||
Arts & Sciences Requirements (WLC and QL)World Languages and Cultures (_____ yrs of HS_______)Consult the Undergraduate Catalog or the Arts and Sciences Student Handbook regarding approved course options in the different language and culture areas. Lab Science_____________________________ ________ Quantitative Literacy________ ________ EITHER MATH 1310 OR MATH 1340 & MATH 1350 Multidisciplinary ComponentSelect from approved offerings, in consultation with an advisor and a faculty mentor. Four courses total, each with a different subject prefix. At least two courses at 3000/4000 level. Courses applied to the Arts & Sciences MDC may not be used to fulfill other Arts and Sciences degree requirements, nor may they be used to fulfill major, minor, BGP or other program requirements. | ||||
Major Requirements | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
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PHYS 1910 - Introduction to Physics | ||||
PHYS 2110 - University Physics I | ||||
PHYS 2120 - University Physics II | ||||
PHYS 3010 - Modern Physics | ||||
PHYS 3020 - Thermal Physics and Optics | ||||
PHYS 3110 - Modern Physics Laboratory | ||||
PHYS 3120 - Thermal Physics and Optics Laboratory | ||||
PHYS 4010 - Methods of Mathematical and Computational Physics I | ||||
PHYS 4100 - Solid State Physics | ||||
PHYS 4160 - Classical Mechanics | ||||
PHYS 4170 - Quantum Mechanics | ||||
PHYS 4180 - Electricity and Magnetism | ||||
PHYS 4700 - Independent Study | ||||
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Additional Requirements | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
MATH 1310 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry | ||||
MATH 2320 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | ||||
MATH 2350 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III with Vector Fields | ||||
Recommended Courses:It is strongly recommended that a student majoring or minoring in physics take the following: | ||||
Course Name | Terms Taken | Grade | Core | |
CHEM 1230 - General Chemistry I and | ||||
CHEM 1240 - General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||||
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CHEM 1270 - General Chemistry II and | ||||
CHEM 1280 - General Chemistry II Laboratory | ||||
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MATH 3320 - Elementary Linear Algebra | ||||
MATH 3370 - Differential Equations | ||||
Total Credits: 36 | ||||
Minor Requirements:A “general science” minor is offered to students in place of a conventional minor. Consult your Faculty Advisor. (A conventional minor may also be chosen, usually 21 hours.) | ||||
Electives and Non-Credit Courses | ||||
For Graduation You Will Need:
Any substitution or waiver of courses required for your major or minor program must originate in the department/school offering the major or minor and must be approved by the College Office. To ensure a timely graduation, see a College Advisor during the semester prior to your intended graduation. Remember to complete an Application for Graduation by the end of the second week of classes during the fall semester or spring regular session, or by the end of the first week of the summer semester. For the specific dates, check your DARS. You may log onto MyBGSU to complete the online application. After the deadlines, you will need to complete an application in person in the College Office. | ||||
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