Physics, BS (PHYS-PHYS)

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.

Physics (PHYS)

• PHYS 135 - Introduction to Electric Circuits Credit Hours: 3
• PHYS 136 - Introduction to Electric Circuits Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
• PHYS 360 - Electricity and Magnetism Credit Hours: 3
• PHYS 371 - Classical Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
• PHYS 461 - Nuclear Physics Credit Hours: 3
• PHYS 463 - Math of Physics and Engineering Credit Hours: 3
• PHYS 472 - Solid State Physics Credit Hours: 3
• PHYS 481 - Thermodynamics Credit Hours: 3
• PHYS 491 - Quantum Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
• PHYS 493 - General Relativity Credit Hours: 3
• MATH 286 - Calculus III Credit Hours: 3 *
• MATH 325 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
• MATH 361 - Ordinary Differential Equations Credit Hours: 4
• CHEM 131 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
• CHEM 133 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
• CS 120 - Programming I Credit Hours: 3

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• *Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Electives

Minimum - 10 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 Credit Hours
Minimum total hours: 128 Credit Hours

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