Physics

Major

 Physics 315, 115L, 355, and at least fifteen semester hours of upper-division coursework in physics, including Physics 336K, 352K, and 353L.

Additionally, students majoring in physics must complete Chemistry 301 or 301H, 302 or 302H, and 204.

First Minor for Physics Majors

Twelve semester hours of mathematics, of which six must be in upper-division coursework; the upper-division coursework must include three hours in differential equations.

Second Minor for Physics Majors

Six semester hours, of which three must be in upper-division coursework, in any one of the following: biology, chemistry, geological sciences, philosophy, psychology; or in courses offered in the College of Education or the Cockrell School of Engineering. Courses used to fulfill specific degree requirements other than the writing requirement may not also be used to fulfill this requirement.

Students must earn a grade of at least C- in each mathematics and science course required for the degree, and a University grade point average in these courses of at least 2.00.