Physics Major - B.S.
The B.S. degree in Physics is intended for those entering graduate or professional schools in engineering and medicine. It is also excellent preparation for entry-level careers in physics, engineering and other allied fields. The Physics Major program will prepare students for employment in a wide variety of jobs in the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The program gives students a broad and deep level of physical insight, critical and analytical thinking, mathematical and computational facility, and experimental ability. This major may be combined with other programs such as Pre-Med or education for those students intending on a career in the medical profession or teaching.
B.S. Degree Requirements: A total of 58 credit hours of physics, mathematics, and chemistry are required. A minimum of 38 credit hours must be in physics. In addition, 20 credit hours are required in selected mathematics and chemistry courses.
Plan of Study:
Physics Core Required Courses (38 credits)
PHY 321 may be taught together with IWU CHE 440 Physical Chemistry I.
PHY 490 taken with CHE 490 Chemistry Senior Seminar.
Note: Only two credits of Research in Physics may count toward the B.S. degree.
Physics Electives (0-13 credits)
The courses below are not part of the 58 hours required in the major; however, they will be offered to allow students further specialization of their degree program.
| PHY-361 | Introduction to Health and Medical Physics | 3 |
| PHY-341 | Waves and Optics | 3 |
| PHY-440 | Astrophysics | 3 |
| PHY-488 | Special Topics in Physics | 1 to 4 |
| PHY-475 | Independent Learning-Physics | 0 to 1 |
Recommended Courses (0-5 credits)
Required Courses in Chemistry and Mathematics (20 credits)
