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Physics, BA or BS


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Requirements for the Physics Major


Candidates for a bachelor’s degree in physics must:

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Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated in General Degree Requirements 

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Complete the core requirements for the physics major.

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Complete the requirements for one of the following options: the Standard Option, the Applied Physics Option, the Materials Science Option, the Engineering Physics Option, or the Physics-Engineering Dual Degree Option.

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Complete all of the upper division coursework for the major with a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

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Complete the applicable capstone requirements.

Capstone Experience


The departmental capstone requirement is the culmination of the undergraduate educational experience. In the junior year, students must register for PH 331  in winter and PH 332  in spring; these courses will familiarize students with the research of three different faculty members. During the second half of the spring quarter, students submit a capstone proposal for departmental approval after consulting with an appropriate faculty member who has agreed to assume supervisory responsibility. During the senior year, students earn 3–6 credits for the capstone project through approved activities. Possible capstone experiences include an approved independent research project, practicum project, cooperative education experience, or summer internship program. Upon completion, the project should be described and analyzed through a written and oral report to the department and an approved group of peers.

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