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 (between thirty-eight and forty-one credits):
Required Courses (24 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 |
| Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics (PHYS 201) | 3 | |
| Modern Physics (PHYS 211) | 3 | |
| Electronics with Lab (PHYS 283) | 4 | |
| Methods of Mathematical Physics (PHYS 317) | 3 | |
| Physics Seminar (PHYS 482) | 2 | Speaking Intensive |
Elective Physics Courses (7-8 credits) – complete seven to eight credits from the following list:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Physics (PHYS 210) | 3 |
| Optics with Lab (PHYS 292) | 4 |
| Astrophysics with Lab (PHYS 319) | 4 |
| Classics Mechanics I with Lab (PHYS 320) | 4 |
| Electricity and Magnetism with Lab (PHYS 330) | 4 |
| Advanced Physics Laboratory (PHYS 384) | 4 |
| Quantum Mechanics 1 with Lab (PHYS 410) | 4 |
| Selected Topics in Physics (PHYS 471) | 4 |
Outside Major Electives (3 – 4 credits) – complete three to four additional credits from the courses listed below:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Multivariable Calculus (MATH 224) | 4 |
| Differential Equations (MATH 312) | 3 |
| Foundations of Advanced Mathematics (MATH 330) | 3 |
| Chaotic Dynamical Systems (MATH 411) | 3 |
| Chaotic Dynamical Systems (MATH 411) | 3 |
| Introduction to Computer Science (CPSC 110) | 3 |