Physics B.A.
Physics B.A.
Eight-Semester Degree Plan
Students enrolling in the eight-semester degree plan should review theÌýEight-Semester Degree Completion Policy.
State minimum core requirements may vary by individual, based on placement and previous credit granted. Once all core requirements are met, students may substitute with general electives in consultation with their academic advisor.
| First Year | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| ·¡±·³Ò³¢Ìý10103 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)1 | 3 | Ìý |
| MATHÌý11003 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1)1 | 3 | Ìý |
| Humanities State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 3.2 and 4.1) 1 | 3 | Ìý |
| General Electives1 | 7 | Ìý |
| ENGLÌý10203 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)1 | Ìý | 3 |
| Choose 1: | Ìý | 3-4 |
MATHÌý13004 Precalculus Mathematics (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1305) | ||
MATHÌý12003 Plane Trigonometry (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1203) | ||
| Fine Arts State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)1 | Ìý | 3 |
| Social Science State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1 | Ìý | 3 |
| General Electives1 | Ìý | 2-3 |
| Year Total: | 16 | 15 |
| Ìý | ||
| Second Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| Select one of the following PHYS courses to satisfy General Education Outcome 3.4: | ||
| PHYSÌý20103 College Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lecture) & PHYSÌý20101 College Physics I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lab)1 or PHYSÌý20304 ÉÁ²¥¸£Àû¿â Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2034) | 4 | Ìý |
| MATHÌý24004 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) or MATHÌý22003 Survey of Calculus (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2203) | 3-4 | Ìý |
| Social Science State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 5.1)1 | 4 | Ìý |
| General Electives1 | 3-4 | Ìý |
| PHYSÌý20203 College Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2024 Lecture) & PHYSÌý20201 College Physics II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2024 Lab)1 or PHYSÌý20404 ÉÁ²¥¸£Àû¿â Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2044 Lecture) | Ìý | 4 |
| MATH or STAT 20000+ (MATH 25004 if taking ÉÁ²¥¸£Àû¿â Physics) | Ìý | 3-4 |
| Social Science State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1 | Ìý | 3 |
| General Electives1 | Ìý | 4-5 |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Ìý | ||
| Third Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| PHYSÌý36103 Modern Physics | 3 | Ìý |
| PHYSÌý3610V Modern Physics Laboratory or PHYSÌý35404 Optics or PHYSÌý32103 Electronics in Experimental Physics | 1-4 | Ìý |
| MATH or STAT 20000+ 1 | 3 | Ìý |
| U.S. History or Government State Minimum Core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 4.2) 1 | 3 | Ìý |
| General Electives1 | 2-5 | Ìý |
| PHYS or ASTR 30000+ | Ìý | 3 |
| PHYS or ASTR 30000+ | Ìý | 3 |
| Upper-Level Special Emphasis | Ìý | 3 |
| General Electives1 | Ìý | 6 |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Ìý | ||
| Fourth Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| PHYS or ASTR 30000+ | 3 | Ìý |
| Upper-Level Special Emphasis | 3 | Ìý |
| Any UA-Fayetteville credit hours numbered at the 30000-level or higher | 3 | Ìý |
| General Electives1 | 6 | Ìý |
| PHYSÌý49901 Physics Senior Seminar (Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 6.1) | Ìý | 1 |
| PHYS or ASTR 30000+ | Ìý | 3 |
| Any UA-Fayetteville credit hours numbered at the 30000-level or higher | Ìý | 2 |
| General Electives (as needed to total 120 degree credits) | Ìý | 8 |
| Year Total: | 15 | 14 |
| Ìý | ||
| Total Units in Sequence: | Ìý | 120 |
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Students must complete the State Minimum Core and the requirements of their major(s) as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. These courses also fulfill many, if not all, of the . Please visit these pages in the links provided and consult with your academic advisor when making course selections to fulfill these requirements.