University of Portland Bulletin 2020-2021

Physics, B.A.

The Department of Physics offers a program leading to the bachelor of arts degree in physics. The program is suited especially for students who are interested in combining a degree in physics with the study of another discipline (such as biology, life sciences, environmental science, or a major in the humanities).

University Requirements - 39 credit hours

See Core Curriculum

The two core science and the core mathematics requirements are satisfied by the major requirements below.

College Requirements - 21-33 credit hours

See College Requirements BA

Major Requirements — 31 credit hours

MTH 201Calculus I

4
MTH 202Calculus II

4
MTH 301Vector Calculus

4
CHM 207General Chemistry I

3
with
CHM 277General Chemistry I Lab

1
PHY 201College Physics I

3
with
PHY 271College Physics Lab I

1
And
PHY 202College Physics II

3
with
PHY 272College Physics Lab II

1
Or
PHY 204General Physics I

3
with
PHY 274General Physics Lab I

1
And
PHY 205General Physics II

3
with
PHY 275General Physics Lab II

1
PHY 306Modern Physics

3
with
PHY 376Modern Physics Lab

1
PHY 356/MTH 356Mathematical Methods for Science and Engineering

3

Major electives – 17 credit hours

Select from the following:
PHY 303/CHM 303/MTH 303Computational Methods in Physical Sciences

3
PHY 322Optics

3
PHY 323/MTH 323Nonlinear Dynamics

3
PHY 370Special Physics Laboratory and Research

Variable
PHY 371Analog and Digital Electronics

2
PHY 372Optics Laboratory

1
PHY 391Seminar

Variable
PHY 404Advanced Mechanics

3
PHY 405Advanced Electrodynamics

3
PHY 411Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

3
PHY 412Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II

3
PHY 422Solid State Physics

3
PHY 441Thermal and Statistical Physics

3
PHY 470Special Physics Laboratory and Research

Variable
PHY 471Advanced Laboratory

2
PHY 472Advanced Optics Laboratory

2

Any additional credit hours required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours

Total Credit Hours: 120