Physics: Applied Mechanics Emphasis, BS

This major is administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy .

Consists of a minimum of 61 credits.

Mathematics

MATH 225 - Calculus I Credits: 5
MATH 226 - Calculus II Credits: 5
MATH 230 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credits: 4
MATH 227 - Calculus III Credits: 4

Chemistry

CHEM 105 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 5 or
CHEM 117 - General Chemistry Principles Credits: 5

Physics

PHYS 111 - Seminar: Introduction to Physics Credits: 1
PHYS 240 - University Physics I Credits: 5
PHYS 250 - University Physics II Credits: 5
PHYS 300 - Modern Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 315 - Computational Physics Credits: 4
PHYS 335 - Advanced Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS 370 - Electronics Credits: 4
PHYS 435 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS 470 - Experimental Physics Credits: 3

Internship, 6 credits

PHYS 490 - Internship in Applied Physics Credits: 1-6

Elective

ECON 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 or
BUS 320 - Principles of Management Credits: 3

Note

Enrollment caps are in effect for those seeking the physics major with applied mechanics emphasis. Please contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy early for entrance requirements and application procedures.