BS in Physics and a minor in Mathematics

This curriculum map is a suggested semester-by-semester plan of study to complete a B.S. in Physics and a minor in Mathematics. Highlighted courses must be completed in the semester listed in order for the student to graduate in a timely manner. Please see the Undergraduate Bulletin for general education requirements and other university requirements for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor every semester to make sure they are on track to graduate.

 

Coursework or Credit by Exam upon Entry as a Freshman
YSU Course Subject and Title Credits YSU Course Subject and Title Credits
ENGL 1550 Writing 1 3 CHEM 1515/1515L General Chemistry 1 (NS) 4
ENGL 1551 Writing 2 3 CHEM 1516/1516L General Chemistry 2 4
MATH 1571 Calculus 1 (Math) 4 ENGL 2618 AMERICAN Literature and Diversity (AH) 3
MATH 1572 Calculus 2 4 HIST 2605 Turning Points in US History (SS) 3
Total hours completed: 28 hours      
Year 1 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses   Credits
PHYS 2610/2610L General Physics 1 (NS) 5 PHYS 2611/2611L General Physics 2 5
CMST 1545 Communication Foundations 3 MATH 3705 Differential Equations 3
MATH 2673 Calculus 3 4 General Education - Social Science Course 3
General Education – Arts and Humanities 3 General Education- Social and Personal Awareness Course 3
    General Education elective 3
Total 15 Total 17
Year 2 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
PHYS 3701 Intermediate Classical Mechanics 1 3 PHYS 3742 Electromagnetic Field Theory 2 3
PHYS 3704/3704L Modern Physics 4 PHYS 3702 Intermediate Classical Mechanics 2 3
PHYS 3741 Electromagnetic Field Theory 1 3 PHYS 3750 Mathematical Physics 3
MATH elective 3 Additional courses in major, minor or electives 9
General Education Social and Personal Awareness course 3    
Total 16 Total 18
Year 3 Fall Semester Courses Credits Spring Semester Courses Credits
PHYS 4805 Capstone 3 PHYS 5811 Quantum Statistical Methods 3
PHYS 5810 Quantum Mechanics 3 PHYS 3730 Electronic Instrumentation 3
PHYS 3705/3705L Thermodynamics 4 Additional courses in major, minor or electives 9
Additional courses in major, minor or electives 6    
Total 16 Total 15