Physics & Astronomy Requirements

The requirements for a major in Physics are 33 hours, including Physics 131, 132, 151, 152, 233, 244, 253, 331, 332, and either Physics 103 or 104. Of the remaining 9 hours, at least 6 must be at the 200 level or higher.

The requirements for a major in Applied Computational Physics are 35 hours, including Physics 103, 131, 132, 151, 152, 220, 233, 244, 253, and 331; and Computer Science 261, 262, and 361.

The requirements for a minor in Astronomy are 18 hours, including Astronomy 110, 151, 210, and 310; and Physics 131, 132, 151, and 152. Physics or Chemistry majors who take the Physics courses and elect to complete the Astronomy minor are allowed to count Physics 131, 132, 151, and 152 in both the major and the Astronomy minor.

For more information about the department, see its web page.

updated 7-13-2012