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	2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 																	 
	    Physics Major, B.A./B.S.
				
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		Bachelor of Arts in Physics
 A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in these programs to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. Elective Courses
 A minimum of 8 additional semester hours of upper-division physics courses, two (2) of which must be from either PHY 4611 or PHY 4711.    Subtotal: 8 credits Required Ancillary Courses:
 Bachelor of Science in Physics
 A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in these programs to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required. Applied Physics Track: Two of the following electives:
 Astrophysics Track: Two of the following electives:
 Fundamentals of Physics Track:
 Any five credits of upper-division electives are allowed, with the exception of PHY 3620 and AST 3040.   If all three of PHY 4650, PHY 4810, and PHY 4820 are taken (for 9 cr), then Modern Physics II (PHY 3011, 3 cr) is not required as these classes cover the same material but with a higher level of rigor.      Total: 50 credits  													 | 
												 
											 
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