Mathematics-Physics Bachelor of Science

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics-Physics

Core Program

32 credit hours in mathematics/computer science; 29 credit hours in physics; 9 credit hours in supporting courses

CSIT 106Scientific Programming Using C/C++

3

or

CSIT 121Computer Science I

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Plus 29 hours in mathematics including:

MATH 122University Calculus I

4

MATH 123University Calculus II

4

MATH 223University Calculus III

4

MATH 210Mathematical Structures and Proof

4

MATH 224Differential Equations

3

MATH 231Linear Algebra

4

PHYS 230University Physics I

4

PHYS 232University Physics I Lab

1

PHYS 231University Physics II

4

PHYS 233University Physics II Lab

1

PHYS 234Modern Physics

4

PHYS 431Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

3

Total Credit Hours:40

Plus two courses at the 300 level or higher:

MATH 323Introductory Real Analysis

3

and

MATH 420Advanced Calculus

3

or

MATH 323Introductory Real Analysis

3

and

PHYS 425Mathematical Physics I

3

or

PHYS 425Mathematical Physics I

3

and

PHYS 426Mathematical Physics II

3

Total Credit Hours:6

One course (3 credit hours) from:

PHYS 330Thermodynamics

3

PHYS 331Theoretical Mechanics

3

PHYS 333Electricity and Magnetism

3

Total Credit Hours:3

NOTE: PHYS 400 is the suggested Capstone course for this program.

 

Plus 9 additional credit hours from

Physics 321 - 479, 490
Total Credit Hours:9

Plus 9 credit hours of supporting courses, as advised

Total Credit Hours:9

Total Credit Hours: 70

NOTE: MINIMUM CUMULATIVE GPA OF 2.0 REQUIRED IN ABOVE COURSES FOR GRADUATION.