DEGREE AND CLASS INFORMATION

Degree Information

Bachelor of Arts Physics Major

To major in physics with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, one must satisfactorily complete 25 hours in Physics including 12 upper division hours. At least 6 hours of major courses in the Department must be taken in residence at Washburn University.

Credits in the following classes will not be allowed toward a major in physics. Credit in all other courses in astronomy may be applied toward a major or minor in physics.

PS101 Introduction to Physics
PS120 Meteorology
PS126 Physical Science for Elementary Ed.
AS101 Introduction to Astronomy - Solar System
AS102 Introduction to Astronomy - Cosmology
AS103 Observational Astronomy

Bachelor of Science Physics Major

To major in Physics with a Bachelor of Science Degree, one must satisfactorily complete at least two upper division laboratory courses, pass a written and/or oral comprehensive examination, and complete the following classes:

PS261 College Physics I and
PS262 College Physics II -or-
PS281 General Physics I and
PS282 General Physics II
PS320 Electromagnetic Theory I
PS330 Optics
PS334 Thermodynamics
PS335 Theoretical Mechanics I
PS350 Modern Physics I
PS360 Experimental Physics
PS365 Introduction to Theoretical Physics
PS366 Introduction to ComputationalPhysics

Credits in the following classes will not be allowed toward a major in physics. Credit in all other courses in astronomy may be applied toward a major or minor in physics.

PS101 Introduction to Physics
PS120 Meteorology
PS126 Physical Science for Elementary Ed.
AS101 Introduction to Astronomy - Cosmology
AS102 Introduction to Astronomy - Solar System
AS103 Observational Astronomy

Physics Minor

To minor in Physics at Washburn University, the student must complete 20 hours in physics which will consist of:

PS261 College Physics I and
PS262 College Physics II -or-
PS281 General Physics I and
PS282 General Physics II

In addition, the students must complete 10 hours of course work in Physics requiring the above classes (PS261 and PS262 or PS281 and PS282) as prerequisites. To count toward a minor, work must be grade "C" or better, and 25 percent of total minor hours must be taken in residence at Washburn University.

Credits in the following classes will not be allowed toward a minor in physics. Credit in all other courses in astronomy may be applied toward a major or minor in physics.

PS101 Introduction to Physics
PS120 Meteorology
PS126 Physical Science for Elementary Ed.
AS101 Introduction to Astronomy - Cosmology
AS102 Introduction to Astronomy - Solar System
AS103 Observational Astronomy

CLASS INFORMATION

Astronomy Courses Offered

AS101 - Introduction to Astronomy-Cosmology
AS102 - Introduction to Astronomy-Solar System
AS103 - Observational Astronomy
AS201 - Introduction to Astronomical Photography
AS251 - General Astronomy
AS360 - Research in Astronomy
AS370 - Special Subjects in Astronomy

GL101 - Introduction to Geology
GL103 - Historical Geology

Physics Courses Offered

PS101 - Introduction to Physics
PS102 - Introduction to Physics - Health
PS120 - Meteorology
PS126 - Physical Science for Elementary Ed
PS261 - College Physics I
PS262 - College Physics II
PS281 - General Physics I
PS282 - General Physics II
PS310 - Relativity
PS320 - Electromagnetic Theory I
PS321 - Electromagnetic Theory II
PS322 - Electrical Laboratory
PS330 - Optics
PS332 - Optics Laboratory
PS334 - Thermodynamics
PS335 - Theoretical Mechanics I
PS336 - Theoretical Mechanics II
PS340 - Electronics
PS350 - Modern Physics I
PS351 - Modern Physics II
PS352 - Atomic and Nuclear Physics Laboratory
PS360 - Experimental Physics
PS365 - Introduction to Theoretical Physics
PS366 - Introduction to Computational Physics
PS370 - Special Subjects in Physics 

Engineering Courses Offered

EG105     Introduction to Engineering
EG116     Engineering Graphics
EG250     Engineering Mechanics: Statics
EG351     Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics
EG360     Mechanics of Materials