Mathematics and Physics

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Sample Program Guide

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To ensure proper program completion, enrolled students should utilize Degree Map and Schedule Planner in Campus Connection and consult regularly with their academic advisor to ensure requirements are being met.

Freshman
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 1103PHYS 251
251L
5
PHYS 1711MATH 1664
MATH 16514CHEM 151
CHEM 161 (or CHEM 122 & CHEM 122L)
4
CHEM 150
CHEM 160 (or CHEM 121 & CHEM 121L)
4ENGL 1203
MATH 1293 
COMM 1103 
 18 16
Sophomore
FallCreditsSpringCredits
PHYS 252
252L
5PHYS 3503
MATH 2654MATH 2663
MATH 2703CSCI 1604
Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts & Global Perspectives3Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science & Cultural Diversity3
Humanities or Social Science College Requirement3Gen Ed Wellness2
 MATH 3463
 18 18
Junior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
PHYS 3603PHYS 3613
MATH 4203PHYS 3703
PHYS 3553ENGL 3243
MATH 420, 450, 452, or 48323MATH 420, 450, 452, or 48323
Gen Ed Humanities/Fine Arts3MATH 3293
Humanities or Social Science College Requirement3 
 18 15
Senior
FallCreditsSpringCredits
PHYS 4623PHYS 4863
PHYS 4853PHYS 4892
Physics Elective6Physics Elective 3
MATH 4XX Math Elective3MATH 4912
PHYS 4881Gen Ed Social & Behavioral Sciences3
 Gen Ed Upper Division Writing3
 16 16
Total Credits: 135
1

Students who place into a math course lower than MATH 165 may need to extend their time to degree completion by up to a year.

2

Math Elective: Student must select two classes from the grouping