Physics, Computational Physics, BS (PHYS-PHYC)

BS: Physics Degree Plan (PHYS)

General Departmental Requirements

Physics majors must develop mathematical skills as well as experimental, theoretical, and computational abilities. If the student does not qualify to take Precalculus II (MATH 124 ) when the student enters ACU, his or her graduation may be delayed.

University Requirements

Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog.

Major Requirements

Physics

ENGR 115 - Introduction to Engineering and Physics Credit Hours: 1
ENGR 116 - Introduction to Engineering and Physics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
ENGR 117 - Computational Tools for Engineering and Physics Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 220 - Engineering Physics I Credit Hours: 3 *
PHYS 221 - Engineering Physics I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 222 - Engineering Physics II Credit Hours: 3 *
PHYS 223 - Engineering Physics II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 330 - Modern Physics Credit Hours: 3 *
PHYS 331 - Modern Physics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 362 - Optics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 363 - Optics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 379 - Philosophy, Religion and Science Credit Hours: 3 *
PHYS 497 - Physics Capstone I Credit Hours: 2 (capstone and writing- intensive course)
PHYS 498 - Physics Capstone II Credit Hours: 2 (capstone course)
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Mathematics

MATH 185 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 3 *
MATH 186 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 3
*Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Total: 17 Credit Hours

Computational Physics (PHYC)

CS 120 - Programming I Credit Hours: 3
CS 130 - Programming II: Data Structures Credit Hours: 3
MATH 341 - Numerical Methods Credit Hours: 3
MATH 377 - Statistical Methods I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 451 - Simulations and Modeling Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 453 - Pattern Recognition Credit Hours: 3

Choose 3 hours from:

CS 300-499 or PHYS 300-499 (except 378) Credit Hours: 3

Choose 3 hours from:

PHYS 300-499 (except 378) Credit Hours: 3

Total: 24 Credit Hours

Electives

Minimum - 31 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 72

Other Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade for PHYS courses: C
Minimum GPA for graduation: 2.00
Minimum advanced hours: 33
Minimum total hours: 128

Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.