University of Portland Bulletin 2014-2015

Physics, B.S.

The Department of Physics offers a program leading to the bachelor of science degree in physics.

General Physics (PHY 204-PHY 205) satisfies the science requirement. The core requirement for mathematics is satisfied by Calculus (MTH 201).

University Requirements - 39 hours

See Core Curriculum

College Requirements - 6 hours

See College Requirements BS

Degree Requirements

Major Requirements — 75 hours

MTH 201Calculus I

4
MTH 202Calculus II

4
CS 203Introduction to Computer Science

3
with
CS 273Computer Science Laboratory

1
PHY 204General Physics Lecture

4
Or
PHY 205General Physics Lecture

4
Or
CHM 207General Chemistry I

3
with
CHM 277General Chemistry I Lab

1
CHM 208General Chemistry II

3
with
CHM 278General Chemistry II Lab

1

48 credits - Upper division science, math or engineering credit hours with a minimum of 28 hours in physics, including:

PHY 306Modern Physics

3
PHY 356/MTH 356Mathematical Methods for Science and Engineering

3
MTH 301Vector Calculus

4
MTH 321Ordinary Differential Equation

3
MTH 341Introduction to Linear Algebra

3
PHY 376Modern Physics Lab

1
PHY 371Analog and Digital Electronics

2

Three of the following advanced labs

PHY 470Special Physics Laboratory and Research

Variable
PHY 471Advanced Laboratory

2
PHY 472Advanced Optics Laboratory

2

Additional courses in science, math or engineering, of which 15 hours must be in physics – 24 hours

General Electives — 9 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120