Academic Programs

Dual Major - Physics and Mathematics Bachelor of Science

The dual major in physics and mathematics is designed for students majoring in physics who wish to gain a strong background in mathematics. This can be particularly valuable for those planning graduate study.

Since the physics major requires 34 hours of mathematics, and the mathematics component of the major requires 45 hours, 11 additional hours of mathematics need to be taken.

Degree Requirements

Mathematics Requirements

45

MTH 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 332, 333

31

MTH 255 and 355 (Matrix Algebra) must be taken in place of MTH 253. If MTH 253 has already been taken, the student must still take MTH 355

6

Eight hours of electives must be selected from restricted lists of courses. For a student in this program, the natural choice would be to select three courses from MTH 431, 432, 433, 480, 481, 482.

8

Related Course Requirements

8

CS 141 and CS 142 or EGR 153 or equivalent (total eight hours); and complete the other nonmathematical requirements of the physics major.

• Because the order in which courses are taken is important, students should closely follow the suggested programs for the required courses
• Minimum requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in physics includes successfully completing the required courses, with a GPA of at least 2.0 for all physics courses, as well as completing university and college degree requirements