Physics, B.S.

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MSU is authorized to participate in the Texas Physics Consortium (TPC) to provide a joint B.S. Physics degree to students at Midwestern State University.

The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in physics are as follows:

General

(See General Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees)

Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours

(See Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours)

Major - 40 hours

• PHYS 1624 - Mechanics, Wave Motion, and Heat 4
• PHYS 2644 - Electricity and Magnetism and Optics 4
• PHYS 3313 - Mechanics I 3
• PHYS 3323 - Electromagnetic Field Theory 3
• PHYS 3333 - Thermodynamics 3
• PHYS 3343 - Modern Physics I 3
• PHYS 4303 - Mathematical Methods of Physics 3
• PHYS 4353 - Quantum Physics 3
• PHYS 4373 - Nuclear Physics 3
• PHYS 4403 - Physics Advanced Lab 3
• PHYS 4611 - Physics Research Seminar 1
• PHYS 4621 - Physics Research Seminar 1
• PHYS 4943 - Advanced Physics Topics 3 (to be taken twice)

Program Requirements*

• CMPS 1044 - Computer Science I 4
• MATH 1634 - Calculus I 4
• MATH 1734 - Calculus II 4
• MATH 2534 - Calculus III 4
• MATH 3433 - Differential Equations 3

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  *It is strongly suggested to obtain a minor in Mathematics and take CHEM 1141, CHEM 1143, CHEM 1241, and CHEM 1243.

Electives, as needed

Additional hours as needed to total a minimum of 120 semester credit hours with a minimum of 33 advanced.  Consult an advisor for guidance before registering for classes.