Suggested Arrangement of Courses, Physics (BSPhy)
| Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| M 408C | Differential and Integral Calculus (Core, Major) 020 | 4 |
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I (Core, Major) 093 | 3 |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing (Core) 010 | 3 |
| UGS 302 | First-Year Signature Course (Core) 090 | 3 |
| GOV 310L | American and Texas Government (Core) 070 | 3 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| M 408D | Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus (Major) | 4 |
| PHY 301 | Mechanics (Core, Major) 030 | 3 |
| PHY 101L | Laboratory for Physics 301 (Major) | 1 |
| CH 302 | Principles of Chemistry II (Major) | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (Core) 050 | 3 | |
| GOV 312L | Issues and Policies in American Government (Core) 070 | 3 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| M 427J | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHY 316 | Electricity and Magnetism (Core, Major) 030 | 3 |
| PHY 116L | Laboratory for Physics 316 (Major) | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Core) 080 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language (General Education) | 6 | |
| 4th Semester | ||
| M 427L | Advanced Calculus for Applications II (Major) | 4 |
| PHY 315 | Wave Motion and Optics (Major) | 3 |
| PHY 115L | Laboratory for Physics 315 (Major) | 1 |
| PHY 355 | Modern Physics and Thermodynamics (Major) | 3 |
| Foreign Language (General Education) | 6 | |
| 5th Semester | ||
| PHY 353L | Modern Physics Laboratory (Major) | 3 |
| PHY 336K | Classical Dynamics (Major) | 3 |
| Upper-division M course (Major) | 3 | |
| AST, BIO, or GEO course (Major) | 3 | |
| U.S. History (Core) 060 | 3 | |
| 6th Semester | ||
| PHY 373 | Quantum Physics I: Foundations (Major) | 3 |
| PHY 352K | Classical Electrodynamics I (Major) | 3 |
| Upper-division M course (Major) | 3 | |
| AST, BIO, or GEO course (Major) | 3 | |
| U.S. History (Core) 060 | 3 | |
| 7th Semester | ||
| PHY 369 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (Major) | 3 |
| PHY 362K | Quantum Physics II: Atoms and Molecules (Major) | 3 |
| E 316L | British Literature (Core) 040 | 3 |
| or E 316M | American Literature | |
| or E 316N | World Literature | |
| or E 316P | Masterworks of Literature | |
| Free electives (Elective) | 6 | |
| 8th Semester | ||
| PHY 362L | Quantum Physics III: Particles and Nuclei (Major) | 3 |
| or PHY 352L | Classical Electrodynamics II | |
| or PHY 375R | Introduction to Relativity | |
| or PHY 375S | Introductory Solid-State Physics | |
| PHY 474 | Advanced Laboratory I (Major) | 4 |
| Free electives (Elective) | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 126 | |
Four-year degree suggestion (for planning purposes only).
Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor.
Course categories: Core, General Education†, Major, Elective, Opportunity
Core Component Areas: 010 Communication; 020 Mathematics; 030 Natural Science and Technology, Part I; 040 Humanities; 050 Visual and Performing Arts; 060 U.S. History; 070 American and Texas Government; 080 Social and Behavioral Sciences; 090 First-Year Signature Course; 093 Natural Science and Technology, Part II
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