May 06, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics, B.S.


This degree is approved for distance education by the WSCUC.

Requirements


Lower Division:


Select one from the following three courses:


Note:


BIOL 111, BIOL 111L are required if courses were taken prior to catalog year 2010-11. 

Upper Division:


  • 6 units of upper-division physics electives 

Take the following course:


Take one other upper-division mathematics course (but NOT MATH 303, MATH 304, MATH 309, or MATH 310)


Note: Students interested in completing a minor in mathematics or applied mathematics should consult the appropriate advisor. 

Grade Requirements


Physics majors must have a “C” average in the major. Physics students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in each required course in the major. The following schedule if typical for a major who is a full-time student. 

Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Senior Year


Note: Total three courses including lab course is required. Students are recommended to use both Fall* and Spring* semesters to complete this requirement. 

Fall:

*Note: one upper division physics elective and/or an upper division laboratory. 

Spring:

*Note: one (two) upper division physics elective(s) and/or an upper division laboratory.