Physics BS Degree

This program is designed to give students a strong foundation in physics while introducing them to the growing fields of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. After completing the program, graduates will have a solid understanding of physics, along with knowledge in quantum computing and artificial intelligence. This equips them to tackle complex challenges effectively. Graduates can choose to pursue further studies in physics at the graduate level or enter careers in physics- related fields. 

Degree Requirements

University Core

Core
University Core Requirements

37

Two Physics Elective from the list below:

PHYS 351RIComputational Research Methods in Physics

3

PHYS 352Experimental Research Methods in Physics

3

Or

CHEM 351Advanced Experimental Chemistry

1-4

PHYS 353RITheoretical Research Methods in Physics

3

Total Credit Hours:33

Physics Requirements:

PHYS 151General Physics: Mechanics

4

PHYS 152General Physics: Electricity & Magnetism

4

PHYS 200General Physics: Modern Physics

4

PHYS 306Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

3

Or

CHEM 407Physical Chemistry I

3

PHYS 310Electromagnetic Theory I

3

PHYS 354Introduction to Quantum Computing

3

PHYS 413Quantum Mechanics

3

Or

CHEM 408Physical Chemistry II

3

PHYS 481WSSenior Project

3

Math Requirement:

MATH 140Calculus I

4

MATH 141Calculus II

4

MATH 240Calculus III

4

MATH 331Differential Equations

3

MATH 320Linear Algebra

3

One Math Elective from the following:

MATH 315Probability

3

MATH 351Advanced Vector Calculus

3

MATH 354Introduction to Partial DifferentialEquations and Modeling

3

MATH 412Introduction to Complex Variables

3

Total Credit Hours:21

Computing Science Requirements:

CS 307Python Programming

3

CS 405Artificial Intelligence

3

Total Credit Hours:6

One Science Elective from the list below:

BIOL 100Principles of Biology

4

And

BIOL 100LPrinciples of Biology Lab

0

CHEM 204General Chemistry I

3

And

CHEM 204LGeneral Chemistry I Lab

1

MSC 111Introduction to Oceanography

3

And

MSC 112Introduction Oceanography Lab

3

Total Credit Hours:4-6

General Electives

General Electives
Requirement

17-19

Total Credit Hours: 120