A student who elects a second major in physics must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours in PHYS or ASTR courses, including 12 credit hours in advanced (300-400 level) subject matters (the course PHYS 451 does not count towards the second major). Selection of courses should be determined by the student's interests and approved by the department undergraduate advisor. Please contact either Physics and Astronomy Department Undergraduate Advisor or Department Head.
| Courses Required | ||
| PHYS 101 | Physics and Astronomy Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS 2425 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2426 | University Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 317 | Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering | 3 |
| PHYS 321 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 333 | Wave Motion, Acoustics, and Optics | 4 |
| PHYS 401 | Current Topics in Physics and Astronomy (1 sh, must be repeated for total of 2sh) | 2 |
| Plus a minimum of 3 sh from: | 3 | |
| Computational Physics with Python | ||
| Electronics for Scientists and Engineers | ||
| Classical Mechanics | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism | ||
| Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory | ||
| Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Optics | ||
| Advanced Physics Laboratory | ||
| Stellar Structure and Evolution | ||
| Galaxies and Cosmology | ||
| Nuclear Astrophysics | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses in this Major .
