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Physics B.S.

Degree Requirements

Areas A - E (See Core section of the Catalog) (42 semester hours)

Area F (18 semester hours)

Thirteen hours selected from the following (if not already taken in Areas A or D):

MATH 1113Precalculus

3
MATH 1261Calculus I

4
MATH 1262Calculus II

4
PHYS 2211Principles of Physics I

3
PHYS 2211LPrinciples of Physics Lab I

1
PHYS 2212Principles of Physics II

3
PHYS 2212LPrinciples of Physics Lab II

1
CHEM 1211Principles of Chemistry I

3
CHEM 1211LPrinciples of Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 1212Principles of Chemistry II

3
CHEM 1212LPrinciples of Chemistry Lab II

1

Five hours:

PHYS 1011Techniques in Physics I

2
PHYS 1012Techniques in Physics II

3

All courses listed above under Area F Requirements are program requirements. If not taken under Areas A, D, and F, they must be taken as Electives.

Any transfer student, who has not completed the courses in Area F, or their equivalents, must take these courses at GC.

Major Requirements (33 semester hours)

PHYS 2920Sophomore Seminar

1
MATH 2263Calculus III

4
MATH 2150Linear Algebra

3
PHYS 3000Classical Mechanics

3
PHYS 3010Modern Physics

3
PHYS 3311Applied Numerical Techniques

3
CHEM 4211Physical Chemistry I

3
CHEM 4211LPhysical Chemistry Lab I

1
PHYS 3321Intro to Quantum Physics

3
PHYS 3100Electricity & Magnetism

3
PHYS 3100LElectronics Lab

1
PHYS 3920Physics Seminar I

1
PHYS 4600LAdvanced Physics Lab

3
PHYS 4920Senior Seminar

1

Capstone Experience (15 semester hours)

Twelve hours selected from the following:

ASTR 3400Astrophysics

3
ASTR 3020Observation Tech in Astronomy

3
CHEM 4212Physical Chemistry II

3
CHEM 4212LPhysical Chemistry Lab II

1
MATH 4340Differential Equations

3
MATH 4300Complex Variables

3
MATH 4650Numerical Analysis

3
MATH 4261Mathematical Analysis I

3
MATH 4081Abstract Algebra I

3
PHYS 3001Statics

3
PHYS 3002Dynamics

3
PHYS 4100Adv Electricity & Magnetism

3
PHYS 4251Intro to General Relativity

3
PHYS 4261Intro to Nuclear Physics

3
PHYS 4321Advanced Quantum Physics

3

Three hours:

PHYS 4999Research

1 - 4

Electives (5-8 semester hours)

Total Credit Hours: 120

Other Requirements

  • Complete PHYS 0001, First-Year Academic Seminar, with a satisfactory grade. Students who transfer to GC are exempt from this requirement.
  • An average of C or better must be maintained over the 44-59 hours used to satisfy Area F and Major Requirements.
  • Successful completion of senior exit interview.
  • A minimum of 39 hours overall must be at the 3000-4000 level.
  • Students must show competence in a foreign language at the level of the second university course (1002). (3-6 semester hours)