Degree Requirements

Catalog:  Fall Semester 2009

Physics and Astronomy - B.S. Degree in Physics (66 Credits)
 Department: Physics and Astronomy

 Core Requirements (39 Credits)

 Students may substitute PHYS 160 and 161 for PHYS 200 and 201.

PHYS 200 General Physics I (3)
PHYS 200L General Physics I Lab (1)
PHYS 201 General Physics II (4)
PHYS 202 Gen Physics III (3)
PHYS 305 Experimental Physics I (2)
PHYS 306 Experimental Physics II (2)
PHYS 315 Physics Seminar (1)
PHYS 322 Elementary Modern Physics (3)
PHYS 330 Intermediate Mechanics (4)
PHYS 342 Introduction to Research (1)
PHYS 350 Computational Methods for Physical Science (3)
PHYS 370 Electromagnetic Theory (4)
PHYS 399 Thermodynamics (3)
PHYS 430 Quantum Mechanics (3)
PHYS 455 Senior Project (2)

Related Requirements (19 Credits)

 Students who fulfill the Mathematics requirements listed below at MSUM are also required to take Math 260, Computer Calculus (1 credit). Math 260 may be taken concurrently with any course in the Calculus series (Math 261, 262, 323); students are encouraged to take Math 260 with Math 261.

ENGL 387 Technical Report Writing (4)
MATH 261 Calculus I (4)
MATH 262 Calculus II (4)
MATH 323 Multi-Variable and Vector Calculus (4)
MATH 366 Differential Equations (3)

Electives (8 Credits)

 Students must earn eight elective credits in Physics at the 300 level or higher.

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