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Physics Major: BS Degree
Core Requirements (2007-2008)

Course
Number

   Credit   
Hours

Physics
12000
23101
23102
30020
35101
36001
40020
40092
45201


1
5
5
2
4
3
2
2
4
28
32
Introductory Physics Seminar
General University Physics I
General University Physics II
Intermediate Physics Laboratory
Classical Mechanics
Introductory Modern Physics
Advanced Physics Laboratory
Internship in Physics*
Electromagnetic Theory

BS Option Requirements & Electives



Mathematics
12002
12003
32051
32052

5
5
4
4
18
Analytic Geometry & Calculus I**
Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences I
Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences II




Chemistry
10060
10061
10062
10063


4
4
1
1
10
88
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
General Chemistry Lab I
General Chemistry Lab II

Major Requirements Total



LER / General Requirements










1
6
8
9
6
3
33

121
University Orientation
English
Foreign Language
Humanities & Fine Arts***
Social Sciences***
Additional


Total for Graduation
*PHY 40099 (Senior Honors Thesis) or 40096 (Individual Investigation) may be substituted for PHY 40092 with curriculum advisor's permission. For PHY 40096 to substitute, a suitable research project should be selected.

**MATH 11010 (Algebra for Calculus) and MATH 11022 (Trigonometry) are prerequisites for MATH 12002 and should be bypassed by students with sufficient background. MATH 11010 and 11022 may be waived by obtaining permission from the Department of Mathematical Sciences or by passing the placement exam.

***Two Diversity courses are required. One must be selected from the LER program in either the Humanities & Fine Arts or Social Sciences. One Diversity course must address domestic (U.S.) issues and one must address global issues.

Summary of BS General Graduation Requirements:

  • Minimum of 121 total hours, 42 upper-division hours
  • Minimum of 2.00 cumulative GPA and 2.00 GPA in major(s) / minor(s)
  • Maximum of 12 pass / fail hours
  • Residency requirement - first 91 or last 30 hours must be completed at KSU
  • Writing-Intensive Requirement
  • Participation in Outcomes Assessment (MFAT in Physics)

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