Physical Science

The Physical Science Interdisciplinary major focuses primarily on the study of nonliving matter. It concerns itself with the theoretical and observable natural phenomena of our world and universe.

Cutting across a variety of Physical Science disciplines, it intentionally trades depth of learning for broader scope of inquiry. By offering more latitude in its curriculum design, it often allows students to prepare for less traditional or unique scientific ventures. It also occasionally serves as an undergraduate pathway to certain professional programs.

To best meet individual needs and interests, career goals and the requirements of the major, close cooperation with your advisor is highly recommended.

Program Requirements

You must meet the Basic Requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences to obtain an interdisciplinary degree.

37 credit hours are needed in the major. Including:

MATH 220	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I	4
STAT	One of these Statistics courses: STAT 325, 340, 410 or 510	3
CHM 210 OR CHM 220	Chemistry I Chemical Principles I	4 5
CHM 230 OR CHM 250	Chemistry II Chemical Principles II	4 5
PHYS 113 OR PHYS 213	General Physics I Engineering Physics I	4 5
PHYS 114 OR PHYS 214	General Physics II Engineering Physics II	4 5
GEOL 100/103 OR GEOG 121/122	Earth in Action & Geology Lab Intro Physical Geography	3/1 3/1
DAS 499	Physical Science Senior Report (See description below)	1
Electives chosen from the following areas: Computing and Information Science - 200 to 799 Chemistry - 350, 351, 371, 500 to 799 Geology - 100, 102, 103, 105, 501 to 799 (except 512) Geography - 235, 302, 508, 535, 605, 711, 725, 735 Mathematics - 221, 222, 340, 510, 540 or 551 Physics - 122, 191, 300 or above (except 515) Statistics - 341, 510 or above	5-9

Problems, Seminar or Topics courses are not acceptable unless listed above. At least five elective hours must have a prerequisite. A "C" or better is required in all courses (including transfer work) prescribed for this curriculum (including electives). A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required overall. 120 hours are required overall for graduation.

DAS 499: Physical Science Senior Report allows individual exploration of an area of physical science culminating in a final formal report. This is the Capstone course required of Physical Science Interdisciplinary majors. Permission of the Physical Science advisor is a prerequisite for the course.

Track your progress towards degree completion using a curriculum guide:
B.A. Physical Science
B.S. Physical Science

Physical Science

Program Requirements

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