University of Indianapolis - College of Arts & Sciences
Curriculum Guide for Physics Majors (PHYS)
With Laboratory Instrumentation Concentration
Bachelor of Arts or Science
PHYS/PLBI
updated 05/12
Freshman Year
Semester I
 PHYS
 MATH
 CSCI
110
190
155
Freshman Seminar (1)
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4)
Intro. to Programming Using C++ (4)
Semester II

PHYS
153
General Physics I, Calculus Based (4)
 MATH
191
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)
 CSCI
156
Intro. to Object-Oriented Program (4)
Spring Term is taken either at the end of Freshman or Sophomore years.
Sophomore Year
Semester I
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


PHYS
PHYS
MATH
MATH
163
270
270
330
General Physics II, Calculus Based (4)
Physics and Engineering Seminar (.5)
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (4)
Differential Equations (3)
250
280
280
Modern Physics (5) [if offered]
Scientific Computing I (3)
Linear Algebra (4)
Semester II
 PHYS
 PHYS
 MATH
Junior Year
Semester I

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



PHYS
230
PHYS
270
PHYS
310
PHYS
360
PHYS
390
Electives (3)1
Laboratory Instrumentation I (2)
Physics and Engineering Seminar (.5)
Scientific Computing II (3)
Dynamics (3) OR
Electricity and Magnetism (3)
Semester II
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
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
250
460
415
420
450
Modern Physics (5) [if not taken earlier]
Quantum Mechanics (3) (If offered)
Physical Measurements I (2) OR
Physical Measurements II (2)
Probability and Statistics I (3)
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Senior Year
Semester I
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


PHYS
270
PHYS
360
PHYS
390
PHYS
400
Electives (3)1
Physics and Engineering Seminar (.5)
Dynamics (3) OR
Electricity and Magnetism (3)
Special Topics: Laboratory Instrumentation II (2)
Semester II
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PHYS
270
PHYS
460
PHYS
415
PHYS
420
Electives (3)1
Senior Research (3)
Quantum Mechanics (3) (If offered)
Physical Measurements I (2) OR
Physical Measurements II (2)
NOTE: This degree includes a Math Minor.
NOTE: It is recommended that students take one year of general chemistry (CHEM 150 and 160).
NOTE: The Physics major requires a total of 41.5 credits in physics, 21.0 credits in math and 8.0 credits in computer
programming.
NOTE: A grade of C- (1.7 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all courses applying toward the Physics major.
The Bachelor of Science Degree requires a minimum of 124 hours.
This program may require attendance in both day and extended programs classes.
See the College of Arts & Sciences General Education Core Guide/Bachelor of Arts or Science for additional
course requirements.
1: Electives: Minimum of 6 hours of 300 or higher Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science or Math courses.
Note: A 300 Level course might require the completion of an introductory sequence in that subject.
REMEMBER: If you have any questions about the Physics Major requirements, contact a faculty
advisor from the Physics & Earth Space Sciences Department (Dr. Timothy Duman: 788-3311) or
Krista Swisher, Key Advisor for the College of Arts & Sciences (788-3391, Esch Hall, Room 233).
Courses and requirements sometimes change so keep in contact with your advisor.