Bachelor of Arts in Physics

The Bachelor of Arts degree is ideal for students pursuing careers in other fields (e.g. law, finance or business management). This degree provides a strong science background in physics, while allowing the flexibility to pusue a minor or double major.

Degree requirements listed here reflect Fall 2000 catalog year requirements and include changes from previous years. Students following catalog requirements for years prior to Fall 2000 should consult with their faculty advisor regarding course requirements.

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Sample Program

Bachelor of Arts Physics
Year 1
Fall Units
Math 125 4
Chem 105aL 4
Phys 190 1
GE - Social Issues 4
WRIT 140 4

Total 17
Spring Units
Math 126 4
Phys 161L 4
Chem 105bL 4
GE Requirement 4


Total 16
Year 2
Fall Units
Math 226 4
Phys 162L 4
Foreign Language 4
GE Requirement 4

Total 16
Spring Units
Math 245 4
Phys 163L 4
Foreign Language 4
GE Requirement 4

Total 16
Year 3
Fall Units
Math 445 4
Phys 304 4
Foreign Language 4
GE Requirement 4

Total 16
Spring Units
Phys 316 4
Phys 438a 4
Writ 340 4
Elective 4

Total 16
Year 4
Fall Units
Phys 408a 4
Phys 492L 4
Elective 4
Elective 4

Total 16
Spring Units
Restricted Elective 4
Elective 4
Elective 4
Elective 4

Total 16