Mathematics (Physics) - Bachelor of Science
The concentration in Physics draws on courses from mathematics and physics to provide a deeper understanding of the mathematical principles underlying principles of physics.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300/3000 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| or ENGL 1110H | Composition I Honors | |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication | 3 | |
or ENGL 2210H | Professional and Technical Communication | |
| Advanced Technical and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (Departmental/College Requirement) 1 | 4 |
| or MATH 1511H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Honors | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 10-11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science Course (4 credits) 2 | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) 2 | ||
Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences Course or Social/Behavioral Science Course (4 credits or 3 credits) 2 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (Departmental/College Requirement) | 4 |
| or MATH 1521H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | |
| Viewing a Wider World 3 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| MATH 1531 | Introduction to Higher Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 2415 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 2530G | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 3110 | Introduction to Modern Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 3120 | Introduction to Analysis | |
| MATH 3160 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| STAT 3110 | Statistics for Engineers and Scientists | 3 |
| or STAT 4210 | Probability: Theory and Applications | |
| Departmental Electives | ||
| Select at least 9 additional upper-division credits of approved courses prefixed MATH or STAT (at least 3 must be 400-level), excluding the following: | 9 | |
| Directed Readings | 1-3 | |
| Undergraduate Research | 1-3 | |
| Directed Reading | 1-6 | |
| Non-Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW) 4 | 21 | |
| Select a minimum of 21 credit hours from among the following: | ||
| Mechanics (Must also take PHYS 2011L) | 3 | |
| Experimental Mechanics | 1 | |
| Heat, Light, and Sound (Must also take PHYS 2120L) | 3 | |
| Heat, Light, and Sound Laboratory | 1 | |
| Electricity and Magnetism (Must also take PHYS 2140L) | 3 | |
| Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory | 1 | |
| Modern Physics | 3 | |
| Intermediate Mathematical Methods of Physics | 3 | |
| Intermediate Mechanics I | 3 | |
| Intermediate Modern Physics I | 3 | |
| Intermediate Modern Physics II | 3 | |
| Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 | |
| Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism II | 3 | |
| Computational Physics | 3 | |
| Mathematical Methods of Physics I | 3 | |
| Second Language Requirement: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 5 | 32 | |
| 15 credits must be upper division. | ||
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
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MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G first.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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A grade of C- or better must be earned.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
Second Language Requirement
For the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a Concentration in Physics there is no second language requirement.