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	2012-2013 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 																	 
	    Physics, B.S.
				  
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		Minimum required hours: 62-65 credits
 (plus prerequisites as indicated) Physics Core and Advanced Electives
 The physics and pre-engineering majors are based on the physics core and the advanced electives. Physics Core: 34 credits
 - PHY 131 - General Physics I, 4 credit hours
 AND - PHY 151L - Introductory Physics Lab I, 1 credit hour
 OR - PHY 145L - Applied College Physics I, 5 credit hours
 Either PHY 131  along with PHY 151L  or PHY 145L , but not both, may be taken for credit.   - PHY 132 - General Physics II, 4 credit hours
 AND - PHY 152L - Introductory Physics Lab II, 1 credit hour
 OR - PHY 146L - Applied College Physics II, 5 credit hours
 Either PHY 132  along with PHY 152L  or PHY 146L , but not both, may be taken for credit.   - PHY 233 - Modern Physics, 4 credit hours
 - PHY 312 - Advanced Laboratory, 3 credit hours
 
 Required courses in areas other than Physics
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