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2016-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

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2016-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics

Suggested Curriculum Sequence

Freshman Year (First Semester): 16 Credits

PHYS 205 - University Physics I 4 Credits BP
MATH 241 - Calculus I 4 Credits
ENGL 101 - Freshman Composition I 3 Credits EC
ORNS 106 - Freshman Orientation for Majors in the School of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences 1 Credits
XXXX HH - Health & Healthful Living 3 credits.

Freshman Year (Second Semester): 16 Credits

PHYS 206 - University Physics II 4 Credits
MATH 242 - Calculus II 4 Credits
ENGL 102 - Freshman Composition II 3 Credits EC
COSC XXX - Computer Science (
COSC 111
/ higher) 4 credits. IM

Sophomore Year (First Semester): 17 Credits

PHYS 305 - Mathematical Physics I 3 Credits
MATH 243 - Calculus III 4 Credits
PHYS 300 - Modern Physics I 3 Credits
CHEM 105 - Principles of General Chemistry I 4 Credits BP (w/lab)
XXXX - Arts & Humanities Core 3 credits. AH

Sophomore Year (Second Semester): 17 Credits

MATH 340 - Introduction to Differential Equations 3 Credits
XXXX - Social & Behavioral Science Core 3 credits. SB
PHYS 301 - Analytical Mechanics I 3 Credits
CHEM 106 - Principles of General Chemistry II 4 Credits (w/lab)
XXXX - Biological & Physical Sci. 4 credits. BP

Junior Year (First Semester): 15 Credits

PHYS 302 - Analytical Mechanics II 3 Credits
PHYS 303 - Electricity and Magnetism I 3 Credits
XXXX - Social & Behavioral Science Core 3 credits. SB
PHYS 406 - Mathematical Physics II 3 Credits
PHYS 306 - Electronics for the Experimental Physicist 3 Credits

Junior Year (Second Semester): 15 Credits

PHYS 304 - Electricity and Magnetism II 3 Credits
PHYS 308 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 Credits
PHYS 412 - Laboratory Use of Microcomputers 3 Credits
XXXX - Arts & Humanities Core 3 credits. AH
PHIL 109 - Introduction to Critical Thinking 3 Credits CT

Senior Year (First Semester): 12 Credits

PHEC XXX - Physical Education 1 credits.
PHYS 408 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3 Credits
PHYS XXX - Physics Elective 2 credits.
PHYS 409 - Experimental Physics 3 Credits
XXXX - Complementary Studies 3 credits.

Senior Year (Second Semester): 12 Credits

HIST 350 - Introduction to the African Diaspora (CI) 3 Credits
PHYS 401 - Optics 3 Credits
PHYS XXX - Physics Elective 3 credits.
XXXX - Complementary Studies 3 credits.

Total Credits: 120