Applied Physics Track
Students majoring in Applied Physics who complete all requirements below earn the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics.
Major Sequence Outline
In addition to the details below, please see the downloadable Applied Physics Sequence Track for plan to complete the major program and look at the anticipated course rotations.
Major Sequence Transfer Outline
In addition to the details below, for students transferring to UMW please see the downloadable Applied Physics Transfer Sequence Track for a plan to complete the major program and anticipated course rotations.
Major Requirements: Required Co-requisite Courses
| Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus I (MATH 121) – co-requisite for PHYS 105 | 4 | Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed |
| Calculus II (MATH 122) – co-requisite for PHYS 106 | 4 |
Major Requirements (28 credits) – complete all of the requirements listed in this table:
| Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Physics PEER Journey (PHYS 190) | 1 | |
| University Physics with Lab (PHYS 105) | 4 | Fulfills Natural Sciences Gen Ed, Writing Intensive |
| University Physics II with Lab (PHYS 106) | 4 | Fulfills Natural Sciences Gen Ed, Writing Intensive |
| Materials, Fluids, and Thermodynamics (PHYS 220) | 3 | |
| Modern Physics (PHYS 211) | 3 | |
| Electronics with Lab (PHYS 283) | 4 | Writing Intensive |
| Optics with Lab (PHYS 300) | 4 | |
| Methods of Mathematical Physics (PHYS 290) | 3 | |
| Physics Seminar (PHYS 482) | 2 | Speaking Intensive |
Physics Electives Courses (3-4 credits) – complete three to four credits from the following list:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Nuclear & Particle Physics (PHYS 310) | 3 |
| Astrophysics with Lab (PHYS 319) | 4 |
| Advanced Physics Laboratory (PHYS 384) | 4 |
| Selected Topics in Physics (PHYS 471) | 4 |
Physics Theory Core (4 credits) – complete four credits from the courses listed below:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Classics Mechanics with Lab (PHYS 320) | 4 |
| Statistical Mechanics with Lab (PHYS 360) | 4 |
| Electromagnetism with Lab (PHYS 400) | 4 |
| Quantum Mechanics with Lab (PHYS 410) | 4 |