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Physics - 4 Year Degree Plan

2025-2026

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Lamar University's Bachelor of Science in Physics will suit you if you are seeking employment in industrial, governmental or private organizations that require a strong scientific background, or if you are seeking to continue your academic career in either graduate school or professional/medical school. This program places a strong emphasis on physics and mathematics. You can tailor it for your needs whether you're preparing for graduate school or employment in a variety of fields.

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NOTE: Degree plans may change over a four-year period. This may not be the most current list of course requirements for your program. It is always advised that you check Degree Audit in Banner Self-Serv or your advisor for the most up-to-date degree requirements and to track your progress toward a degree.Visit the for information about course equivalency and degree applicability of transfer credit on a statewide basis. 

FIRST     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
Communication 3 ______ ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 ______
PHYS 1370 Preparatory Physics: Foundations and Applications 3 ______ PHYS 2425 University Physics I 4 ______
MATH 2413 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I 4 ______ MATH 2414 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II 4 ______
CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I 3 ______ CHEM 1312 General Chemistry II 3 ______
CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 ______ CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 ______
  Hours 14 ______   Hours 15 ______
SECOND   YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
MATH 2415 Calculus III 4 ______ PHYS 3350 Modern Physics 3 ______
ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 ______ PHYS 3430 Analytical Mechanics 4 ______
MATH 2318 Linear Algebra 3 ______ MATH 3301 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 ______
PHYS 2426 University Physics II 4 ______ Language, Philosophy and Culture 3 ______
______ PHYS 3314 Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences 3 ______
  Hours 14 ______   Hours 16 ______
THIRD     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
PHYS 3380 Electricity and Magnetism 3 ______ PHYS 3390 Statistical Physics 3 ______
PHYS 4320 Introduction Quantum Mechanics 3 ______ PHYS 4480 Optics 4 ______
Social Behavioral Science 3 ______ Concentration 3 ______
HIST 1301 U.S. History I 1763-1877 3 ______ Physics/General Electives 3 ______
Main Elective 3000-4000 3 ______ HIST 1302 U.S. History II Since 1877 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 16 ______
FOURTH     YEAR
Fall Hours Grade Spring Hours Grade
PHYS 4370 Solid State Phys 3 ______ POLS 2302 Into to American Government II 3 ______
PHYS/General Electives 3 ______ PHYS/General Electives 6 ______
Concentration 3 ______ Creative Arts 3 ______
POLS 2301 Intro to American Government I 3 ______ Special Topics 3 ______
Concentration 3 ______
  Hours 15 ______   Hours 15 ______