Physics BS

The requirements for the Bachelor of Science in physics include a core of introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in physics and the completion of upper level electives in physics and astronomy and a research project as an independent study. Several related courses in mathematics and computer science are also taken in preparation for the various core courses. All courses that fulfill requirements in the major must have grades of "C" or better.

Upon completion of this program a student is able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of the conservation rules that govern the universe and how those rules are applied to the various disciplines within physics.
2. Use mathematical reasoning to apply the laws of physics to a range of physical situations and identify the assumptions made in obtaining a solution.
3. Propose an independent research project to explore a testable question and carry out the experiments or numerical simulations to determine the answer to that question
4. Demonstrate familiarity with the physics literature and write up the results of their independent research in the form of a journal article.