Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Bulletin: 2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin Program: Physics Major, Computational Track, B.A./B.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Physics Major, Computational Track, B.A./B.S.

Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education >> Geology and Physics 

70 hours

The Physics major offers many options to students with an interest in physics. Students can pursue either a BA or BS degree, and will select one of four tracks. The Computational track provides an education for students seeking physics and computer training for applications in problem solving and analysis in research or industry.

Physics Core Courses (48-49 credits)

Required Math Courses

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
MATH 230 - Calculus I

USI Core 39: Foundations-Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning


Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
MATH 235 - Calculus II
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
MATH 335 - Calculus III
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
MATH 366 - Differential Equations
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 3

Required Physics Courses

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
PHYS 107 - Physics Seminar
Term(s) Offered: Fall
Credits: 1
PHYS 205 - Intermediate Physics I

USI Core 39: Natural Science with Lab (BA and BS)


Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 5
PHYS 205L - Intermediate Physics I Laboratory
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 0
PHYS 206 - Intermediate Physics II

USI Core 39: Natural Science with Lab (BA and BS)


Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 5
PHYS 206L - Intermediate Physics II Laboratory
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 0
PHYS 361 - Modern Physics

USI Core 39: Ways of Knowing-Scientific and Mathematical Inquiry


Term(s) Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
PHYS 365 - Experimental Physics Laboratory

USI Core 39: Embedded Experience-Writing


Term(s) Offered: Spring (even-numbered years)
Credits: 3
PHYS 371 - Analytical Mechanics

USI Core 39: Ways of Knowing-Scientific and Mathematical Inquiry


Term(s) Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
PHYS 381 - Electromagnetic Fields
Term(s) Offered: Fall (even-numbered years)
Credits: 3
PHYS 491 - Physics Senior Thesis

USI Core 39: Embedded Experience-Writing


Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 2-3

Required Chemistry Courses

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CHEM 261 - General Chemistry I

USI Core 39: Natural Science with Lab (BA and BS)


Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4
CHEM 262 - General Chemistry II

USI Core 39: Ways of Knowing-Scientific and Mathematical Inquiry; Natural Science with Lab (BA and BS)


Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits: 4

Computational Track (21 credits)

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
ECE 241 - Digital Logic
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3
ECE 347 - Microcomputer Engineering
Term(s) Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
ECE 447 - Embedded Systems Design
Term(s) Offered: Spring
Credits: 3
CS 258 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming Using C#
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3
CS 358 - Advanced Object-Oriented Programming Using C#
Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring
Credits: 3
PHYS 355 - Computational Physics
Term(s) Offered: Fall (odd-numbered years)
Credits: 3
  • Elective (300/400 level)  (Credits: 3)
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