Degree Requirements
Major in Physics
I. Major Program Requirements
- PHYS 155 Robotics & Experimental Physics*
- PHYS 160 Einstein's Physics*
- PHYS 205 Engineering Physics I: Mechanics
- PHYS 206 Engineering Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS/ENGR 305 Electronics and Circuit Analysis I
- PHYS 323 Optics and Electromagnetic Radiation
- PHYS 341 Mechanics*
- PHYS 342 Thermal Physics*
- PHYS 343 Computational Physics*
- PHYS 344 Electromagnetism*
- PHYS 346 Quantum Physics*
- PHYS 352 Advanced Physics Lab*
II. Math Requirements
- MA 121 & 122 Differential and Integral Calculus or MA 131 Calculus of Single Variable Functions
- MA 232 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra I
- MA 233 Multivariable Calculus
- MA 315 Probability and Statistics
- MA 334 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra II
- MA 342 Numerical Computing and Visualization
III. Other Program Requirements
- CS 220 Programming in Excel
- ENWR 305 Technical Writing
- CH 101-102 General Chemistry I-II or BI 171-172 Biological Principles I-II or EAS 201 Earth Science and EAS 302 Advanced Earth Science
Note:
- All physics majors must earn a grade of "C" or better in all required courses (Sections I-III above). Students may not enroll in a required course without having first passed its prerequisites with a grade of "C" or better.
- Freshmen entering with a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Physics C--Mechanics exam may receive credit for PHYS 205; likewise, those with a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Physics C--Electricity/Magnetism exam may receive credit for PHYS 206.
- PHIL 252 (Philosophy and History of Science) and/or TH 254 (Theology and Science) may be of particular interest to physics majors.
*Pending Approval.
Minor in Physics
I. Minor Program Requirements
- PHYS 160 Einstein's Physics*
- PHYS 205 Engineering Physics I: Mechanics
- PHYS 206 Engineering Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 323 Optics and Electromagnetic Radiation
- PHYS/ENGR 305 Electronics and Circuit Analysis I
One additional course from the following list:
- ENGR 302 Engineering Mechanics I: Statics
- PHYS/ENGR 306 Electronics and Circuit Analysis II
- PHYS 341 Mechanics*
- PHYS 342 Thermal Physics*
- PHYS 343 Computational Physics*
- PHYS 344 Electromagnetism*
- PHYS 346 Quantum Physics*
II. Math Requirements
- MA 121 & 122 Differential and Integral Calculus or MA 131 Calculus of Single Variable Functions
- MA 232 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra I
- MA 233 Multivariable Calculus
III. Recommended Course
- PHYS 155 Robotics & Experimental Physics*
Note: All physics minors must earn a grade of "C" or better in all required courses (Sections I-II above). Students may not enroll in a required course without having first passed its prerequisites with a grade of "C" or better.
*Pending Approval.
Minor in Physics for Secondary Education
I. Minor Program Requirements
- PHYS 160 Einstein's Physics*
- PHYS 205 Engineering Physics I: Mechanics
- PHYS 206 Engineering Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism, Optics
- PHYS 321 Geometrical Optics
- PHYS/ENGR 305 Electronics and Circuit Analysis I
II. Math Requirements
- MA 121 & 122 Differential and Integral Calculus or MA 131 Calculus of Single Variable Functions
- MA 207 Elementary Statistics
- MA 232 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra I
- MA 233 Multivariable Calculus
III. Other Program Requirements
- PHIL 252 Philosophy and History of Science
- ED 346 Teaching Science in the Secondary School
- Two courses chosen from Astronomy, Chemistry, or Earth Science
IV. Recommended Courses
- PHYS 155 Robotics & Experimental Physics*
- ENGR 302 Engineering Mechanics I: Statics
Note:
- In order to be licensed to teach in a secondary school in Montana, a student is required to have a teaching major in a subject field acceptable for licensure endorsement as well as the teaching minor. All degree students should review requirements for graduation as described in this catalog.
- All physics for secondary education students must have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average. All Professional Education Requirements, Minor Program Requirements, and Other Program Requirements must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
V. Acceptance into the Teacher Education Program and Student Teaching Program
Teacher Education Program: Students pursuing academic programs that lead to teacher licensure must seek admission to the teacher education program by the end of their sophomore year.
Student Teaching Program: In the spring semester of the junior year, all preservice teachers must seek admission to the student teaching program. See index for page numbers for Teacher Education and Student Teaching programs.
*Pending Approval.