Physical Science, Bachelor of Arts
Offered by Department of Physics and Astronomy
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4) | 14 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics, and Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Calculus I with Analytic Geometry | ||
| Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8) | 11 | |
| Take any one course in LOPER 5, LOPER 6, or LOPER 7 that satisfies a Dispositional Requirement (LOPER 9 or LOPER 10) and a Broad Knowledge Requirement. The courses that meet these criteria are listed at https://catalog.unk.edu/undergraduate/general-studies/courses-satisfy-broad-knowledge-dispositional/. See advisor for assistance. | ||
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 8: Natural Science | ||
| General Physics I (Calculus) | ||
| General Physics I (Calculus) Laboratory | ||
| Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 2 | 6 | |
| Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional | ||
| BA Language requirement | ||
| Complete all required courses 3 | 6 | |
| Major Option | ||
| Complete all required courses | 30 | |
| Minor or 2nd Major | ||
| Complete all required courses 4 | 24 | |
| Unrestricted electives | ||
| Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum | 29 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Major Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Core Requirements | ||
| PHYS 276 | General Physics II (Calculus) | 4 |
| PHYS 276L | General Physics II (Calculus) Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 160 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 160L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| Physical Science Electives | ||
| Select 21 credit hours from the following: 5 | 21 | |
| CHEM 200-CHEM 499L | ||
| PHYS 200-PHYS 499 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
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Students without sufficient preparation will also need to take the following courses, increasing the total credit hours needed:
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Designated courses with the appropriate content approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or a Broad Knowledge requirement plus LOPER 10. Some courses approved satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. Choosing a course that satisfies the Broad Knowledge requirement AND LOPER 9 or the Broad Knowledge Requirement AND LOPER 10 will reduce the total general studies hours.
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For specific language requirements see #2 of Bachelor of Arts Degree requirements.
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A minor or second major is required for a complete degree program. The number of required electives needed to reach 120 total credit hours overall will depend upon the specific program chosen.
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Electives must include one advanced course (300-400 level) in BOTH Chemistry AND Physics.
Please see Physics Physical Science Emphasis, BA.