College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Physics BS

(103 credits)

Why study Physics?

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Physics encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles. It is the most fundamental science, and is the basis for other sciences, including chemistry, oceanography, seismology, astronomy. Physicists develop broad perspectives in problem solving, along with versatile analytical skills. These include performing calculations, data analysis, summarizing research findings, equipment design, computer programming, testing hypotheses, organizing ideas and materials, defining problems, and reading critically, among many others. Employers know that physicists have these desirable skills and pay accordingly; physics graduates can expect career salaries similar to those of computer science and engineering majors.

Minors in Physics, Physics/ Secondary, and Add-on Endorsement–General Science

Career OpportunitiesComputer technician, Lawyer, Sales representative, Technical writer, Laboratory technician, Hydrologist, Financial analyst, Astronomer, Physicist, Computer Programmer, Engineer, Aerospace Engineering

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Department SecretaryMaggie Cox

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Student Success CoordinatorChristy Oliveri

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Listed is a Sample Four Year Plan. Individual plans will vary based on placement test scores and class availability.

This is an example of a four year class schedule. Academic Advisors are there to help create individualized plans.

First Year

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Q1

ENGL 101 (5 cr.)

MATH 161 (5 cr.)

PHYS 151 (4 cr.)

PHYS 161 (1 cr.)

Q2

ENGL 201 (5 cr.)

MATH 162 (5 cr.)

PHYS 152 (4 cr.)

Q3

CHEM 151 (5 cr.)

MATH 163 (5 cr.)

PHYS 153 (4 cr.)

PHYS 163 (1 cr.)

Q5

BACR (5 cr.)

CHEM 152 (5 cr.)

MATH 241 (5 cr.)

PHYS 263 ( cr.)

Q6

BACR (5 cr.)

MATH 342 or MATH 481 or

CHEM 153 (5 cr.)

PHYS 162 (1 cr.)

Q7

BACR (5 cr.)

General Elective (4 cr.)

MATH 347 (4 cr.)

PHYS 164 (1 cr.)

Q9

BACR (5 cr.)

PHYS 221 (4 cr.)

PHYS 321 (3 cr.)

PHYS 322 (3 cr.)

Q10

General Elective (5 cr.)

General Elective (5 cr.)

PHYS 361 (4 cr.)

Q11

Diversity (5 cr.)

General Elective (2 cr.)

General Elective (4 cr.)

PHYS 362 (4 cr.)

Q13

General Elective (5 cr.)

Global (5 cr.)

Major Elective (3 cr.)

PHYS 371 (4 cr.)

Q14

(4 cr.)

PHYS 401 (4 cr.)

PHYS 402 (4 cr.)

Q15

(4 cr.)

Major Elective (3 cr.)

PHYS 372 (4 cr.)

PHYS 403 (4 cr.)

PHYS 411 (3 cr.)

Physics, BS

Flight Plan to SuccessCollege of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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FALL SPRINGWINTER

All recomended activities can occur at any time during a student's time at EWU

Graduate with a Physics degree

from EWU!

Work with faculty on a

project, plan for life after college

Declare major, participate in

academic projects or

research

Explore interests and begin

planning path at EWU

Use SOAR to track degree progress

Begin job search; CSTEM career advisor

Participate in the Research and Creative Works Symposium

Complete a directed-study research project

Decide on whether to apply for graduate school, request rec's

from faculty

Use SOAR to track degree progress

Identify a faculty mentor for a possible directed study project

Identify possible Junior year project

Apply for a summer internshipPrepare a resume and have it reviewed by a Career Advisor

Make an appointment with a career advisor

Use SOAR to track degree progress

Join a science club

Research and apply for summer internships

Attend a lecture series

Talk to a professor in a major you're interested in pursuing

Join a student club/organization in SAIL

Check out volunteer and service activities in the Office of Community Engagement

Attend at least three campus events/activities

Meet with your academic advisor every term

Apply for graduation using SOAR

Meet with faculty advisor

Attend a lecture series

Meet with your faculty advisor

Plan your degree to graduation with a faculty advisor

Declare your major

Visit Career Services or take a Career Exploration course

Take a first-year seminar course

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The following milestones will help you succeed and improve your experience at EWU.

Bachelor of Science in Physics

2018-2019 Catalog Year

SOAR Department: Physics | SOAR Major: BS PHYS

Major Declaration Form: Physics, BS-PHYS

College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Math proficiency needed: MATH 161

Student's name: __________________________ EWU ID: ___________

First year courses and prerequisites Notes Previously offered **

ENGL 101 COLL COMP: EXPOSITN & ARGUMNT (5 cr.) F17, W18, Sp18, Su18Satisfies: university competencies, writing.Q1Prerequisite: Writing Placement Test or General Advising.

MATH 161 CALCULUS I (5 cr.) F17, W18, Sp18, Su18Satisfies: completion of this course with a grade >= C satisfies

the university proficiencies in mathematics.

Note: for the university proficiencies, this course may be

substituted for MATH 107.

Q1Prerequisites: MATH 142.

PHYS 151 GENERAL PHYSICS I (4 cr.) F17, W18Note: the completion of PHYS 151, PHYS 161 satisfies the BACR

for natural sciences, physics; counts as one course.Q1

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in MATH 161. Concurrent enrollment in

PHYS 161 is recommended.

PHYS 161 MECHANICS LABORATORY (1 cr.) F17, W18Q1Prerequisite: MATH 142.

ENGL 201 COLL COMP: ANALYSIS/RES/DOCMNT (5 cr.) F17, W18, Sp18, Su18Satisfies: university proficiencies, writing.Q2Prerequisite: ENGL 101, Writing Placement Test or general advising.

MATH 162 CALCULUS II (5 cr.) F17, W18, Sp18, Su18Q2Prerequisite: MATH 161.

PHYS 152 GENERAL PHYSICS II (4 cr.) W18, Sp18Note: the completion of PHYS 151, PHYS 152, PHYS 161, plus

any one of the following: PHYS 162, PHYS 163, PHYS 263 satisfies

the BACR for natural sciences, counts as two courses.

Q2Prerequisites: PHYS 151 and concurrent enrollment in MATH 162.

CHEM 151 GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5 cr.) F17, W18, Sp18Satisfies: a BACR for natural sciences.

Note: quantitative and qualitative laboratory work is included.Q3

Prerequisites: ≥C in MATH 141 or concurrent enrollment; ≥C in CHEM 100 or ≥C

in CHEM 161 or one year of high school chemistry.

MATH 163 CALCULUS III (5 cr.) F17, W18, Sp18, Su18Q3Prerequisite: MATH 162.

PHYS 153 GENERAL PHYSICS III (4 cr.) F17, Sp18Q3Prerequisites: PHYS 152, MATH 162, concurrent enrollment in MATH 163

recommended.

To follow this MAP, you should place into MATH 161. If you place lower, your custom MAP may change.

This list of courses is for information purposes only. All students are required to follow the catalog requirements for the year they declared a major.

* See the catalog for prerequisites and other details.

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** Future course offerings may differ from the past. Check the course schedule for future courses.

I have discussed this academic plan with the student listed above. Advisor name: ____________________________ Advisor signature: ____________________________

PHYS 163 ELECTRONICS LAB I (1 cr.) Sp18Q3Prerequisite: MATH 142.

To follow this MAP, you should place into MATH 161. If you place lower, your custom MAP may change.

This list of courses is for information purposes only. All students are required to follow the catalog requirements for the year they declared a major.

* See the catalog for prerequisites and other details.

Revised 11/30/2018 | MAP UID: 2019-CSTEM-CHN-BS-BS PHYS Page 2

** Future course offerings may differ from the past. Check the course schedule for future courses.

I have discussed this academic plan with the student listed above. Advisor name: ____________________________ Advisor signature: ____________________________

Second year courses and prerequisites Notes Previously offered **

Q5 BACR (5 cr.)

F17, W18, Sp18, Su18Satisfies: a BACR for natural sciences.

Note: laboratory work includes quantitative and qualitative

analysis.

Q5 CHEM 152 GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5 cr.)

Prerequisites: ≥C- in CHEM 151, or instructors permission, and a ≥C in MATH 141.

F17, W18, Sp18, Su18Note: this course should be taken immediately after MATH 163,

when possible.Q5 MATH 241 CALCULUS IV (5 cr.)

Prerequisite: MATH 163.

Q5 PHYS 263 ELECTRONICS LAB II ( cr.)

Prerequisite: PHYS 163.

Q6 BACR (5 cr.)

Q6 MATH 342 or MATH 481 or MATH 231 (5 cr.)

F17, W18, Sp18, Su18Q6 CHEM 153 GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5 cr.)

Prerequisites: ≥C- in CHEM 152 or permission of instructor.

W18, Sp18Q6 PHYS 162 HEAT & OPTICS LABORATORY (1 cr.)

Prerequisite: MATH 142.

Q7 BACR (5 cr.)

Q7 General Elective (4 cr.)

F17, W18, Sp18, Su18Note: concurrent enrollment in MATH 307 for students

including MATH 347 in a major in mathematics or secondary

education in mathematics.

Q7 MATH 347 INTRO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (4 cr.)

Prerequisite: MATH 163.

F17Q7 PHYS 164 INSTRUMENTATION LAB II (1 cr.)

To follow this MAP, you should place into MATH 161. If you place lower, your custom MAP may change.

This list of courses is for information purposes only. All students are required to follow the catalog requirements for the year they declared a major.

* See the catalog for prerequisites and other details.

Revised 11/30/2018 | MAP UID: 2019-CSTEM-CHN-BS-BS PHYS Page 3

** Future course offerings may differ from the past. Check the course schedule for future courses.

I have discussed this academic plan with the student listed above. Advisor name: ____________________________ Advisor signature: ____________________________

Third year courses and prerequisites Notes Previously offered **

Q9 BACR (5 cr.)

F17Q9 PHYS 221 GENERAL PHYSICS IV (4 cr.)

Prerequisite: PHYS 153.

Q9 PHYS 321 ADVANCED PHYSICS LAB I (3 cr.)

Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor.

Q9 PHYS 322 ADVANCED PHYSICS LAB II (3 cr.)

Prerequisite: junior standing or permission of the instructor.

Q10 General Elective (5 cr.)

Q10 General Elective (5 cr.)

Q10 PHYS 361 CLASSICAL MECHANICS I (4 cr.)

Prerequisites: PHYS 153, MATH 163.

Q11 Diversity (5 cr.)

Q11 General Elective (2 cr.)

Q11 General Elective (4 cr.)

Q11 PHYS 362 CLASSICAL MECHANICS II (4 cr.)

Prerequisite: PHYS 361.

Q13 General Elective (5 cr.)

To follow this MAP, you should place into MATH 161. If you place lower, your custom MAP may change.

This list of courses is for information purposes only. All students are required to follow the catalog requirements for the year they declared a major.

* See the catalog for prerequisites and other details.

Revised 11/30/2018 | MAP UID: 2019-CSTEM-CHN-BS-BS PHYS Page 4

** Future course offerings may differ from the past. Check the course schedule for future courses.

I have discussed this academic plan with the student listed above. Advisor name: ____________________________ Advisor signature: ____________________________

Fourth year courses and prerequisites Notes Previously offered **

Q13 Global (5 cr.)

Upper level; does not include PHYS 390 and 497 (3 cr.)Q13 Major Elective (3 cr.)

W18Q13 PHYS 371 QUANTUM PHYSICS I: INTRO (4 cr.)

Prerequisites: MATH 163, PHYS 221.

Q14 (4 cr.)

F17Note: MATH 241 or equivalent is strongly suggested prior to

taking the class.Q14 PHYS 401 ELECTROMAGNETISM I (4 cr.)

Prerequisites: MATH 163 and PHYS 221.

W18Q14 PHYS 402 ELECTROMAGNETISM II (4 cr.)

Prerequisites: PHYS 401.

Q15 (4 cr.)

Upper level; does not include PHYS 390 and 497 (3 cr.)Q15 Major Elective (3 cr.)

Q15 PHYS 372 QUANTUM PHYSICS II: ATOMIC (4 cr.)

Prerequisite: PHYS 371.

Sp18Q15 PHYS 403 ELECTROMAGNETISM III (4 cr.)

Prerequisites: PHYS 402.

Q15 PHYS 411 CLASSICAL THERMODYNAMICS (3 cr.)

Prerequisites: PHYS 153, MATH 163.

To follow this MAP, you should place into MATH 161. If you place lower, your custom MAP may change.

This list of courses is for information purposes only. All students are required to follow the catalog requirements for the year they declared a major.

* See the catalog for prerequisites and other details.

Revised 11/30/2018 | MAP UID: 2019-CSTEM-CHN-BS-BS PHYS Page 5

** Future course offerings may differ from the past. Check the course schedule for future courses.

I have discussed this academic plan with the student listed above. Advisor name: ____________________________ Advisor signature: ____________________________