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Physics Department

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