Requirements for a Major in Physics
Bachelor of Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 205 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 210 | Digital Electronics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 250 | Mathematical Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 321 | Intermediate Physics Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 322 | Advanced Physics Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 330 | Intermediate Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 340 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS 400 & PHYS 499 | Physics Research and Senior Seminar in Physics 2 | 6 |
| Select a minimum of six hours from the following: 3 | 6 | |
| Continuum Mechanics | ||
| Computational Physics | ||
| Special Topics in Physics | ||
| Special Topics in Physics | ||
| Introductory Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Optics | ||
| Statistical and Thermal Physics | ||
| Solid State Physics | ||
| Internship in Physics (Unpaid) | ||
| Selected Topics in Physics | ||
| Selected Topics in Physics | ||
| Astrophysics I | ||
| Astrophysics II | ||
| Observational Astronomy Laboratory | ||
| Total Hours | 32 | |
- 1
Substitute PHYS 215 with the permission of the department
- 2
Substitute PHYS 496-PHYS 498 with the permission of the department
- 3
Substitute introductory or advanced courses in other sciences up to six hours with the permission of the department
Receive a grade of C- or better in these courses.
Requirements for a Teaching Endorsement in Physics
Students who are interested in earning a teaching license from the Commonwealth of Virginia to teach grades 6 –12 should double major in Physics and Education. Interested students should contact both their Physics advisor and their Education advisor. The program requirements of a student planning to major in education for the purpose of certification in Physics ary from those of other Physics majors. Information regarding the Education program and required courses for licensure can be found in the RMC Teacher Preparation Handbook .
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 151 | Introductory Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 152 | Introductory Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 205 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 250 | Mathematical Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 321 | Intermediate Physics Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 322 | Advanced Physics Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 400 | Physics Research | 3 |
| PHYS 499 | Senior Seminar in Physics | 3 |
| BIOL 123 | Principles in Molecular Biology | 3 |
| MATH 131 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 132 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Select one of the following chemistry courses: | 4 | |
| Introduction to College Chemistry | ||
| Principles of Chemistry | ||
| Basic Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Quantitative Chemical Analysis | ||
| Select one of the following earth science courses: | 3-4 | |
| Introductory Astronomy | ||
| Astrophysics I | ||
| Astrophysics II | ||
| A Geologic History of Earth | ||