Degree Program
A major in physics provides a foundation in a fundamental science that can
be built upon in graduate studies in physics or engineering; that can be
applied in a wide range of science-related careers such as medicine,
electronics, energy or computer science, or can be shared with others
through a career in teaching.
Physics courses range from a basic introduction of physics principles to
in-depth investigations of the fundamental properties and behavior of
matter. The Physics Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree.
Bachelor of Science in Physics
A B.S. in Physics at the University of Evansville requires a total of 120
credit hours of coursework. Included in these 120 hours are the following:
| General Education as required by the University, and not already fufilled by major requirements (34 hrs) | |
| Mathematics Courses (12 hrs) |
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| Chemestry Courses (4 hrs) |
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| Physics Courses (44 hrs) |
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A Typical Path Through the Major
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester | |
| First Year |
Phys 190 (0.5 hrs) Math 221: Calculus I (4 hrs) |
Phys 210: Calculus Physics I (4 hrs) Math 222: Calculus II (4 hrs) |
| Sophmore Year |
Phys 211: Calculus Physics II (4 hrs) Math 323: Calculus III (4 hrs) |
Phys 213: Modern Physics (3 hrs) Phys 214: Modern Lab (1 hrs) Phys 305: Math Methods (3 hrs) |
| Junior Year |
Phys 312/401: Mechanics/E&M (4 hrs) Phys 340/350: Comp/Elec (3 / 4 hrs) Physics Elective (2 hrs) |
Phys 471/416: Quantum/StatM (3 hrs) Phys 414/Free (3 hrs) Physics Elective (3 hrs) |
| Senior Year |
Phys 401/312: E&M/Mechanics (4 hrs) Phys 494: Seminar (1 hr) Physics Elective (2 hrs) |
Phys 416/471: StatM/Quantum (3 hrs) Phys Free/414 (3 hrs) Physics Elective (3 hrs) |
Physics Minor
- Phys 210 & 211: Calculus Physics I & II (8 hrs)
- Phys 213 & 214: Modern Physics with Lab (4 hrs)
- Phys 305: Mathematical Methods (3 hrs)
- Phys 312, 401 or EE 220: Mechanics, E&M (4 hrs) or Engineering E&M (3 hrs)
- Phys 416 or 471: Statistical Thermodynamics or Quantum Mechanics (3 hrs)
Other Information
A co-op program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in
physics is available. Under this program plan, a student usually works
in industry or at a government laboratory during the summers and one
semester. Call or write the chair of the Department of Physics for more
information and applications.
Upon approval of the chair of the Department of Physics, certain
engineering courses may be applied toward the major in physics. Physics
121 and 122 may be substituted for 210 and 211 for the physics major
upon approval from the physics chair.