Physics, B.A.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015  requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

• C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
• C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
• C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
• Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
• PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
• PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
• H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
• H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
• V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
• FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

A&S College Core

The BA in Physics requires the A&S Core:

• D - Diversity (3 credits)
• G - Global (3 credits)
•  At least 30 hours in the major subject must be completed with a grade of C or better (the major may require more).
•   No more than 60 hours in the major subject may be used toward the 120 credit hours required for graduation.

See below for more information:

• http://www.uwyo.edu/as/current-students/index.html

Require Courses

Students in the Bachelor of Arts in physics major program are required to complete the following courses:

• PHYS 1210 - Engineering Physics I Credits: 4

• OR

• PHYS 1310 - College Physics I Credits: 4

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• PHYS 1220 - Engineering Physics II Credits: 4

• OR

• PHYS 1320 - College Physics II Credits: 4

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• PHYS 2310 - Physics III: Waves and Optics Credits: 4
• PHYS 2320 - Physics IV: Modern Physics Credits: 3
• PHYS 3000 - Methods of Physics Credits: 4
• PHYS 3650 - Advanced Lab in Modern Physics and Electronics Credits: 4
• PHYS 4210 - Classical Mechanics I Credits: 3
• PHYS 4310 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3
• PHYS 4410 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credits: 3
• PHYS 4510 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credits: 3
• MATH 2200 - Calculus I Credits: 4
• MATH 2205 - Calculus II Credits: 4
• MATH 2210 - Calculus III Credits: 4
• MATH 2310 - Applied Differential Equations I Credits: 3

Additional Requirements

Course sequencing may need to be altered if ACT, SAT or Math Placement scores require a student to take pre-college courses before taking required math or English courses.  Not all courses are offered every semester and some electives may have prerequisites.  Students should review course descriptions and consult with their academic advisor to plan accordingly. 

A major requires 42 hours of upper division ( 3000 level or above) coursework, 30 of which must be from the University of Wyoming. 

Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to graduate. Courses must be taken for a letter grade unless offered only for S/U.

University Studies Program (USP) Human Culture (H) and Physical & Natutural World (PN) courses must be taken outside of the major subject, but can be cross-listed with the major.

For declared physics majors, the prerequisite of MATH 2200 is waived and concurrent enrollment is approved.

For declared physics majors, the prerequisite of MATH 2205 is waived and concurrent enrollment is approved.

If intending to apply to graduate school, students should take the physics GRE by fall semester of the senior year.

Students with specific additionjal interests (e.g.pre-med or another pre-professional program) may wish to move their V/H/C2 courses to alternate semesters so as to take the necessary required courses ( e.g. LIFE 1010, MOLB 3000 etc.)