Physics Major (B.A.)

Physics B.A. - A broadly based major which can be coupled with other majors and minors including math, engineering, and computer science.

Typical Physics (B.A.) Schedule^

Year	Fall	Credits	Interim	Credits	Spring	Credits
Freshman	General Physics I, Calculus I, Freshman Seminar, College Writing*, Introduction to the Bible	4 4 1 3 3	Self-Awareness and Group Interaction (B) course	3	General Physics II, Calculus II, Christianity and Western Culture*, Physical Wellness for Life	4 4 4 1
Sophomore	Electronics, Multivariable Calculus, Creativity in the Fine Arts, Cultural Diversity (E) or MWL * course	4 3 3 3	Modern Age (F) course*	3	Modern Physics, Differential Equations, Cultural Diversity (E) or MWL** or Systems (G) course, Elective	4 3 3 3
Junior	Math Methods in Physics and Engineering, Theology (C) course, Systems (G) course, Elective	4 4 3 4	Science, Technology, and Society (K) course	3	Optics (alt. years) or Topics in Contemporary Optics (alt. years), Leisure and Lifetime Sports (Q) course, Elective (Physics course recommended) Electives	4 1 4 6
Senior	Physics elective (300-400 level), Interpreting Biblical Themes (J) course, Elective (Physics course recommended) Elective	4 3 4 3			Physics elective (300-400 level), Contemporary Christian Issues (P) course, Elective (Science course recommended) Elective,	4 3 4 4

* Courses in bold may be replaced by GES145, 146, 245, and 246 Western Humanity in Christian Perspective I - IV. These four courses must be taken sequentially - 145 (fall, freshman), 146 (spring, freshman), 245 (fall, sophmore), and 246 (spring, sophmore). Since the Western Humanities program is 1 credit less than the 5 separate Gen Ed courses, the student must ADD 1 additional elective credit in order to meet the total credits required for graduation.

** MWL = Modern World Language (Check the Catalog for details of this option)
* The letter in parenthesis following a course category indicates the designation in the course numbers
* This program assumes a student will use Calculus and General Physics I to meet the general education Mathematics and Laboratory Science requirements.

Most financial ais packages stipulate 12 credits/semester; Minnesota state grants are reduced when credit load falls below 15 credits/semester. (Interim credits may be split between fall and spring for grant purposes only.)

See a typical Physics B.S. schedule
See a typical Applied Physics schedule
See a typical Dual-Degree Engineering schedule