Physics, Bachelor of Science
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 1 | ||
| 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. | ||
LOPER 8: Natural Science | ||
| General Physics I (Calculus) | ||
| General Physics I (Calculus) Laboratory | ||
| Dispositional Requirements (LOPERS 9-10) 2 | 6 | |
| Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional | 0 | |
| BS Science-related course requirements | 8 | |
| Calculus II with Analytic Geometry | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Program Specified Requirements | 5 | |
| General Physics II (Calculus) | ||
| General Physics II (Calculus) Laboratory | ||
| Major Option | ||
| Complete all required courses | 36 | |
| Minor or 2nd Major | ||
| Complete all required courses 3 | 24 | |
| Unrestricted Electives | ||
| Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Major Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Requirements | ||
| PHYS 123 | Freshman Physics Seminar | 3 |
| PHYS 346 | Modern Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 410 | Mathematical Techniques in Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 420 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 3 |
| Physics Electives | ||
| Select 14 credit hours from the following: | 14 | |
| Analytic Mechanics | ||
| Electricity & Magnetism | ||
| Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Optics | ||
| Solid State Physics | ||
| Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | ||
| Research in Physics | ||
| Physics Math Requirements | ||
| MATH 260 | Calculus III | 5 |
| Physics Chemistry Requirements | ||
| CHEM 160 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 160L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
- 1
Students without sufficient preparation will also need to take the following courses, increasing the total credit hours needed:
- MATH 102
- MATH 103
- 2
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.
- 3
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