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

Program Requirements

1. Completed A.S. degree in Liberal Arts with specified courses from Ivy Tech Community College.
2. Earned a course grade of “C-” or better in every course accepted for transfer, and a 2.0 or greater cumulative GPA based on a 4-point scale.
3. Admitted to PFW.
4. Must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better for graduation as well as 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 Physic’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: Credits 6

• MA 35100 - Elementary Linear Algebra Cr. 3.
• MA 36300 - Differential Equations Cr. 3.

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 35100 - Elementary Linear Algebra Cr. 3.
• PHYS 17000 - Special Topics In Physics Cr. 1-4.  taken as: First Year Seminar  (optional)  Cr. 0-3)
• PHYS 30500 - Intermediate Mathematical Physics Cr. 3.
• PHYS 31200 - Intermediate Electricity And Magnetism Cr. 3.
• PHYS 34300 - Modern Physics Laboratory Cr. 1.
• Elective course:  PHYS 10500, PHYS 12500, MATR course, or ASTR course  Cr. 3.

Spring 3rd Year:

• MA 36300 - Differential Equations Cr. 3.
• PHYS 20501 - Intro To Python For Computational Computing Cr. 1.
• PHYS 31000 - Intermediate Mechanics Cr. 4.
• PHYS 34200 - Modern Physics Cr. 3.
• PHYS 34500 - Optics Laboratory I Cr. 1.
• PHYS 41310 - Intermediate Electricity And Magnetism II Cr. 3.

Fall 4th Year:

• PHYS 32200 - Intermediate Optics Cr. 3.
• PHYS 34600 - Advanced Laboratory I Cr. 1.
• PHYS 44200 - Quantum Mechanics Cr. 3.
• PHYS 48001 - Senior Thesis I Cr. 3.
• Physics elective course  Cr. 3.
• Physics concentration course or Free elective  Cr. 3.

Spring 4th Year:

• PHYS 32500 - Scientific Computing Cr. 3.
• PHYS 36100 - Electronics For Scientists Cr. 4.
• PHYS 41800 - Thermal And Statistical Physics Cr. 3.
• PHYS 48002 - Senior Thesis II Cr. 0.
• Physics concentration course or Free elective  Cr. 3.

Total Program Credits (AS+BS): 120