Physics, BS
Physical Properties and Phenomena of the Natural World.
The Bachelor of Science in Physics program prepares students for careers in education, business, or industry, where analytical skills and a scientific background are advantageous, or for or graduate school in physics or related areas.
The degree can be earned without a concentration, or if desired, with a concentration in Applied and Engineering Physics, Astrophysics, or Computational Physics.
Program Highlights
- Learn from student-oriented faculty members who are dynamic, well-known in their fields, and highly productive in research.
- Majors complete a research/internship/independent study experience via designated courses.
- Majors also complete a capstone course in experimental physics, observational astronomy, or computational physics, completing a project, making presentations, and learning professional-style writing.
Course Catalog
Review admission and course requirements for this degree:
Concentrations
Applied and Engineering Physics
View in Course CatalogAstrophysics
View in Course CatalogComputational Physics
View in Course CatalogBS Without Concentration
View in Course CatalogSample Schedules
Below are links to sample schedules showing typical four-year progressions through the major. For a personalized plan, please see our advisors.
- BS in Physics without concentration: Typical schedule, or beginning with PreCalculus, beginning with Calculus II, or for transfer students
- BS in Physics with Concentration in Applied and Engineering Physics: Typical schedule, or for transfer students
- BS in Physics with Concentration in Computational Physics: Typical schedule, or for transfer students
- BS in Physics with Concentration in Astrophysics:
- If Fall of year 1 is an odd-number year: Typical schedule, beginning with PreCalculus, beginning with Calculus II, or for transfer students
- If Fall of year 1 is an even-number year: Typical schedule, beginning with PreCalculus, beginning with Calculus II, or for transfer students