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1999-2001
Department of Physics
Physics Major Degree Plan
Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Arts in Physics Suggested Program
See also Basic Degree Information.Chair: Dr. Lawrence Pinsky
Students who choose to major in physics must meet the following requirements in addition to the special requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree:
Requirements Hours Mathematics 26 semester hours: MATH 1431, 1432, 2431, 2433, 3431 3335, and 3363 26 Chemistry CHEM 1111, 1112, 1331, and 1332 8 Physics Twenty-nine semester hours (18 advanced) which must include: PHYS 1321, 1112, 1322, 2113, 3110, and 3315. Advanced courses must include 3111 and either 3312 and 3112 or 4421. 29
Bachelor of Arts in Physics Suggested Program
First and Second Years
See the Bachelor of Science in Physics Suggested Program.Third Year
Fall Semester Hours Mathematics Elective (3000 or 4000 level) 3 PHYS 3110. Advanced Laboratory Analysis 1 PHYS 3111. Advanced Laboratory 1 POLS 1336. U.S. and Texas Constitutions and Politics or equivalent 3 Humanities Core Course 3 Free Electives15 3 Total 17
Spring Semester Hours Mathematics Elective (3000 or 4000 level) 3 Physics Electives (3000 or 4000 level) 7 POLS 1337. U.S. Government: Congress, President and Courts or equivalent 3 Visual/Performing Arts Core Course 3 Total 16
Fourth Year
Fall Semester Hours Physics Elective (3000 or 4000 level) 7 NSM Capstone or Minor 3 Free Electives15 6 Total 16
Spring Semester Hours Physics Elective (3000 or 4000 level) 7 NSM Capstone or Minor 3 Free Electives15 6 Total 15
All students are responsible for the completion of 36 advanced semester hours required for a University of Houston degree.
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