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Physics: Physical Chemistry, B.A.

Physics: Physical Chemistry, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4
PHYSICS 1701 Physics I for Science and Engineering 4
MATH 1420 Calculus I 4
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours15
Spring
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II 4
PHYSICS 1702 Physics II for Science and Engineering 4
MATH 1421 Calculus II 4
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours15
Sophomore
Fall
PHYSICS 1100 First-Year Projects in Physics 1
PHYSICS 2300 Physics III: Theory and Simulation 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours16
Spring
PHYSICS 4100/5100 Modern Physics 4
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours16
Junior
Fall
CHEM 4420/5420 Physical Chemistry I 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 13
 Hours16
Spring
CHEM 4430/5430 Physical Chemistry II 3
CHEM 4440/5440 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (or PHYSICS 4110 Modern Physics Lab) 2
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours14
Senior
Fall
PHYSICS 4750/5750 Physics of Modern Materials (or PHYSICS 4500 Biological Physics or PHYSICS 4300 Introduction to Electronics) 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 11
 Hours14
Spring
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 11
Physics/Chemistry Elective 3
 Hours14
 Total Hours120