Physics (BS) - General Physics
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| https://bulletin.southalabama.edu/programs-az/arts-sciences/#generaleducationtext | 56-60 | |
| Major Requirements | 43 | |
| Physics (BS) - General Physics Core | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| PH 107 | Contemporary Topics in Physics | 1 |
| PH 201 | Calculus-Based Physics I | 4 |
| PH 202 | Calculus-Based Physics II | 4 |
| PH 303 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| PH 348 | Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 |
| PH 354 | Electronics | 3 |
| PH 366 | Physical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PH 385 | Experimental Physics - W | 3 |
| PH 411 | Computational Methods in Phys | 3 |
| PH 448 | Elementary Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PH 463 | Thermodynamics-Stat Mechanics | 3 |
| B. Select three of the following Physics electives: | 9 | |
| Introductory Astrophysics | ||
| Condensed Matter Physics | ||
| Classical and Modern Optics | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism II | ||
| Physical Mechanics II | ||
| Special Topics - | ||
| Elementary Quantum Mechanic II | ||
| Directed Studies - | ||
| Senior Thesis-Honors - H | ||
| C. Complete the following Technical/Pre-requisite courses: | 26 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Calculus I (Prerequisite to upper division Physics courses) | ||
| Calculus II (Prerequisite to upper division Physics courses) | ||
| Calculus III (Prerequisite to upper division Physics courses) | ||
| Differential Equations I (Prerequisite to upper division Physics courses) | ||
| Intro to C++ Programming | ||
| Minor Requirements | ||
| A minor is required for this degree program | 18-24 | |
| A MINIMUM OF 120 HOURS IS REQUIRED FOR A DEGREE | 120 | |
All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one must be in major or minor.
Notes:
With the exception of PH 303 and PH 448, which are offered every year, all upper division Physics courses are offered every other year.
All Physics majors will be required to take an assessment exit exam, at no cost to the student, and an exit interview before graduation as directed by the department.
General Comments:
Graduation Plan
(120 Total Hours)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CAS 100 | First Yr Exp - | 2 |
| PH 107 | Contemporary Topics in Physics | 1 |
| CH 131 & 131L |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
4 |
| MA 125 | Calculus I | 4 |
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PH 201 & 201L |
Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab |
4 |
| CH 132 & 132L |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| MA 126 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| History | Area IV, A 1 | 3 |
| MA 227 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PH 202 & 202L |
Calculus-Based Physics II and Calculus-Based Physics II Lab |
4 |
| CPE 260 | Intro to C++ Programming | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| English Literature | Area II, B 1 | 3 |
| Fine Arts | Area II, C 1 | 3 |
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PH 303 & 303L |
Modern Physics and Modern Physics Lab |
4 |
| MA 238 | Differential Equations I | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Social/Behavioral Science | Area IV 1 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | Area II 1 | 3 |
| PH 354 | Electronics | 3 |
| PH 366 | Physical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PH 385 | Experimental Physics - W | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Humanities/Fine Arts | Area II 1 | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science | Area IV 1 | 3 |
| PH 411 | Computational Methods in Phys | 3 |
| Select two of the following Physics Electives: | 6 | |
| Introductory Astrophysics | ||
| Condensed Matter Physics | ||
| Classical and Modern Optics | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism II | ||
| Physical Mechanics II | ||
| Special Topics - | ||
| Elementary Quantum Mechanic II | ||
| Directed Studies - | ||
| Senior Thesis-Honors - H | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Foreign Language | Area V, A 1 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| PH 348 | Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 |
| PH 448 | Elementary Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| Select one of the following Physics Electives: | 3 | |
| Introductory Astrophysics | ||
| Condensed Matter Physics | ||
| Classical and Modern Optics | ||
| Physical Mechanics II | ||
| Special Topics - | ||
| Elementary Quantum Mechanic II | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism II | ||
| Directed Studies - | ||
| Senior Thesis-Honors - H | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Foreign Language | Area V, A 1 | 3 |
| HY/Social/Behavioral | Area IV 1 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| PH 463 | Thermodynamics-Stat Mechanics | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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