Physics, BS

Physics Major Requirements

• A minimum GPA of 2.0 in departmental courses is required for graduation. Honors majors must attain a minimum GPA of 3.2 in physics courses, a cumulative GPA of 3.09 or higher, completes PHYS 1903 Directed Research, submits a paper detailing the research within the department and presents the research in a public forum (i.e. at the University’s Science Symposium or the Undergraduate Poster Fair hosted by UHC).
• No PHYS courses beyond the introductory level may be taken on an S/NC basis.
• Students must complete at least one W-course in the major; students should consult with their department advisor about this requirement.

Education concentration

This concentration removes up to 10 credits of physic courses from the standard Physics major requirements. This concentration requires seven credits of lab courses instead of the standard 10 credits.

Graduate School Preparation concentration

This concentration adds at least six credits of Physics courses to the standard Physics major requirements. This concentration requires seven credits of lab courses instead of the standard 10 credits.