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Requirements for the BA in Physics (57 semester hours)

39-45 semester hours in Physics, 8 semester hours in Mathematics, 4 semester hours in Computer Science, up to 9 semester hours in allied disciplines

Core courses

  • PHYS221 Introductory Physics I (4)

  • PHYS221Y Introductory Physics I Lab (1)

  • PHYS222 Introductory Physics II (4)

  • PHYS222Y Introductory Physics II Lab (1)

  • PHYS223 Modern Physics (4)

  • PHYS223Y Modern Physics Lab (1)

  • PHYS390W Scientific Communication in Physics (2)

  • PHYS392 Advanced Techniques in Experimental Physics (2)

  • One course chosen in from among the following:

    • An additional half semester of PHYS392 (2)

    • PHYS 340 Advanced Data Analysis and Simulation (2)

    • BIOL235 Experimental Methods in Biology

Choose three courses from the following (12 semester hours)

Senior Projects

Additional requirements

  • MATH249 Multivariable Calculus (4)

  • MATH256 Differential Equations (4)

  • CS151 Introduction to Programming with Python (4)

  • Four credits at the 200 level or above chosen from any of the following disciplines: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Exercise and Health Science, Computer Science or Data Science (4)

Willamette University

Physics

  • Salem Campus

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    Collins Science Center
    900 State Street
    Salem Oregon 97301 U.S.A.

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