Physics BS

Major Requirements: 40

• PHYS 241 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: 4
• PHYS 242 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: 4
• PHYS 271 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I Credits: 1
• PHYS 272 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II Credits: 1
• PHYS 277 - Physics Colloquium Credits: 0 *
• PHYS 311 - Theoretical Mechanics I Credits: 3
• PHYS 330 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credits: 3
• PHYS 377 - Advanced Physics Laboratory I Credits: 1
• PHYS 431 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credits: 3
• PHYS 477 - Advanced Physics Laboratory II Credits: 1
• PHYS 481 - Quantum Mechanics I Credits: 3
• PHYS 495 - Physics Research Credits: 0–3 (a minimum of 1 credit)
• plus an additional 15 credits numbered 300 and above

Cognate Courses:

• MATH 191 - Calculus I Credits: 4 or
• MATH 195 - Calculus I for Biology Credits: 4

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• MATH 192 - Calculus II Credits: 4
• MATH 215 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credits: 3
• MATH 240 - Calculus III Credits: 4
• MATH 286 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
• CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
• CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4

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• CPTR 151 - Computer Science I Credits: 3 or
• PHYS 235 - MATLAB Credits: 2,3

Secondary-teaching Certification:

Physics majors desiring secondary-teaching certification should also consult with the School of Education. BIOL 165  is required in addition to all other cognates. Program is certified by the Michigan Department of Education. Accreditation by the National Science Teachers Association is pending.