Physics (B.S.) Articulation with Northwest State Community College, Requirements & 2-Yr Plan

Program Requirements

1. Completion of the A.S. degree with specified courses from Northwest State Community College.
2. Student earned a course grade of “C-” or better in every course accepted for transfer, and have earned a 2.0 or greater cumulative GPA based on a 4-point scale.
3. Student admitted to PFW.
4. Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better for graduation. Students must earn a minimum grade of C- or better in all PHYS courses for credit towards their degree. Classes below a C- may be retaken for a qualifying grade as needed.
5. All students in the Physics (B.S.)   ​program are expected to meet the same student learning outcomes and program requirements. Additional program requirements exist for all students in the degree.
6. Students are recommended to work closely with the Department’s lead advisor and the College of Science’s advisor to be sure they are satisfying the graduation requirements for the degree and adhering to all academic policies.  

Supporting Courses (16 credits)

• MA 26100 - Multivariate Calculus Cr. 4.
• MA 35100 - Elementary Linear Algebra Cr. 3.
• MA 36300 - Differential Equations Cr. 3.
• One year of World Language (both courses must be in the same language) Cr. 6.

Physics Courses

2-Year Plan

This plan is an example only.  Please see your advisor to develop your individualized plan.  Course rotation and course offerings are subject to change based on faculty availability and enrollment minimums.

Fall 3rd Year:

• MA 26100 - Multivariate Calculus Cr. 4.
• PHYS 17001 - Introductory Physics Support I Cr. 1.
• PHYS 27001 - Introductory Physics Support II Cr. 1.
• PHYS 30500 - Intermediate Mathematical Physics Cr. 3.
• PHYS 31200 - Intermediate Electricity And Magnetism Cr. 3.
• PHYS 34300 - Modern Physics Laboratory Cr. 1.
• First Semester Foreign Language  Cr. 3.

Spring 3rd Year:

• MA 35100 - Elementary Linear Algebra Cr. 3.
• PHYS 32500 - Scientific Computing Cr. 3.
• PHYS 34200 - Modern Physics Cr. 3.
• PHYS 34600 - Advanced Laboratory I Cr. 1.
• PHYS 41310 - Intermediate Electricity And Magnetism II Cr. 3.
• Second Semester Foreign Language  Cr. 3.

Fall 4th Year:

• MA 36300 - Differential Equations Cr. 3.
• PHYS 31000 - Intermediate Mechanics Cr. 4.
• PHYS 36100 - Electronics For Scientists Cr. 4.
• PHYS 48001 - Senior Thesis I Cr. 3.
• Physics Elective  Cr. 3.

Spring 4th Year:

• PHYS 32200 - Intermediate Optics Cr. 3.
• PHYS 34500 - Optics Laboratory I Cr. 1.
• PHYS 44200 - Quantum Mechanics Cr. 3.
• PHYS 48002 - Senior Thesis II Cr. 0.
• Physics Elective  Cr. 3.
• Physics Elective  Cr. 3.

Total Program Credits (AS+BS): 120