Physics Concentration (13 credit hours)

Develop an enhanced understanding of the interrelationship between physics, math and engineering.

Minor Option

Students wishing to complete a Physics Minor may need to complete additional coursework. Please see the Physics Minor website for details. 

Curriculum

Required Courses (7 cr)

  • PHYS 2150 - Experimental Modern Physics (1 Credit)
  • PHYS 2170 - Foundations of Modern Physics (3 Credits) or PHYS 2130 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and its Applications (3 Credits)
  • PHYS 2210 - Classical Mechanics & Mathematical Methods 1 (3 Credits)

Choose two Elective Courses (6 cr)

  • Choose at least 6 credits of upper-division (3000+) PHYS courses, with the following exceptions: 
    • The following courses are ineligible for the Physics Concentration because they closely overlap other engineering courses:
      • PHYS 3330 (3) Electronics for the Physical Sciences
      • PHYS 4230 (3) Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
    • Many upper-division courses do not count towards the Physics Minor. Students interested in the Physics Minor may submit a petition with their Physics Minor advisor to have upper-level courses not listed on the Physics Minor webpage approved towards the minor.