Degree Requirements
Physics 2311, 2111, 2312, 2112 (General Physics I and II) and 24 advanced credits in Physics that are selected in consultation with the Physics Department are required for the B.A. in physics. The courses that compose the 24 advanced credits regularly include Physics 3320 (Quantum Physics), 3120 (Quantum Laboratory), 3326 (Statistical Physics), 3341 (Optics), 3141 (Optics Laboratory), 3363 (Computational Physics), 4423 (Theoretical Mechanics), 4424 (Quantum Mechanics) and 4327 (Electromagnetic Theory).
In addition, Chemistry 1303, 1103, 1304, 1104 and Math 1404, 1411, 2412 and 3324 are required. Math 4315 is a suggested elective. Knowledge and use of computers is expected. Physics seminar is recommended for juniors and seniors. Physics majors are encouraged to take Philosophy 4333 as an elective. All students are required to pass written and oral comprehensive exams in the last year of their undergraduate studies. These exams cover topics of all required courses in physics for the B.A. or B.S. degree.
Students who place at the intermediate level in foreign language should complete the language requirement during their freshman year and start Chemistry 1303/1103 and Chemistry 1304/1104 their junior year, while students needing four semesters of foreign language should wait until their junior year to begin the language sequence. Students considering majoring in Physics should apply to the O’Hara Chemical Sciences Institute (see Chemistry) to take General Chemistry I and II in the summer before the freshman year.
BA Physics Degree Plan
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All Degree plans are for informational purposes only. Official Degree Plans for graduation clearance will be conducted by the Registrar's Office.
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS DEGREE PLAN FOR PHYSICS (BA) MAJORS
Bulletin used: 2024 - 2025
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when taken |
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| CORE COURSES |
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PHYSICS COURSES |
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56 |
| Eng 1301: Lit Trad I |
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PHY 2311-2111: Gen Physics I (Calculus) |
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| Eng 1302: Lit Trad II |
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3 |
PHY 2312-2112: Gen Physics II (Calculus) |
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4 |
| Eng 2311: Lit Trad III (Rome) |
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3 |
PHY 3320-3120: Quantum Physics |
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4 |
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PHY 3326: Statistical Physics |
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3 |
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PHY 3341-3141: Optics or Electronics |
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4 |
| His 1311: Am Civ I [F] or His 1312 [S] |
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3 |
PHY 3363: Computational Physics |
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3 |
| His 2301: Western Civ I (Rome) |
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3 |
PHY 4423: Theoretical Mechanics |
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4 |
| His 2302: Western Civ II |
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3 |
PHY 4424: Quantum Mechanics |
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4 |
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PHY 4327: Electromagnetic Theory |
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3 |
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CHE 1303-1103: Gen Chemistry I & Lab |
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4 |
| Phi 1301: Phil & Ethical Life |
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3 |
CHE 1304-1104: Gen Chemistry II & Lab |
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4 |
| Phi 2323: The Human Person (Rome) |
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3 |
MAT 1404: Calculus I |
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4 |
| Phi 3311: Phil of Being |
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3 |
MAT 1411: Calculus II |
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4 |
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MAT 2412: Calculus III |
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4 |
| The 1310: Under the Bible |
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3 |
MAT 3324: Differential Equations |
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3 |
| The 2311: West Theo Trad (Rome) |
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3 |
Comprehensives |
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Physics Seminar is recommended for juniors and seniors. Phil of Sci is the |
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recommended Philosophy elective. Knowledge and use of computers is |
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expected. Math 4315 suggested as elective. |
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3 |
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ELECTIVES |
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Upper level elective |
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3 |
| Eco 1311: Fund of Eco |
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3 |
Upper level elective |
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| Pol 1311: Princ of Amer Politics |
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Upper level elective |
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| Fine Arts: (Rome) |
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3 |
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| 1. Advanced credits: Students must earn 38 credits in courses numbered 3000 or above, of which 26 must be earned at UD. |
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| 2. Grades below C- in advanced courses in the major do not count toward fulfillment of the major requirement. |
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| 3. A total of only 4 credits in 1-credit P/NP courses may count toward the 120 credits needed for graduation. |
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| 4. The last 12 advanced credits in the major must be earned at UD. |
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