Physics, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science degree provides a foundation in basic science. Students wishing to pursue an immediate career in science or technology, or wishing to pursue graduate studies in physics should take recommended upper division courses as electives.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental laws of classical and modern physics. (CT)
report and communicate the results of experimental/theoretical investigation and research. (C)
demonstrate appropriate quantitative and analytical skills. (QR)

Contact Information

225 Leifson Physics
(775) 784-6792

College of Science Academic Advisors: https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

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If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning

Graduation Requirements

Total Units | 120
Cumulative GPA | 2.0
University GPA | 2.0
Major GPA | 2.0
Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units

I. Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy .”

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Composition & Communication; Critical Analysis & Use of Information (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3

ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units)
ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
NOTE: See the Core Curriculum section for information on CO1&3 placement. Students who place in ENG 102 are not required to complete ENG 101.

B. Quantitative Reasoning (4 units) - CO2

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units) CO2

C. Physical & Natural Phenomena (8 units) - CO4, CO4L

PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units) CO4 AND
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit) CO4L
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units) CO4 AND
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit) CO4L

D. Cultures, Societies, & Individuals (3 units) - CO6

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO6 courses .

E. Artistic Composition, Interpretation, & Expression (3 units) - CO7

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter for a list of approved CO7 courses .

F. History & Culture; Constitution (6 units) - CO5, CO8

Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional Core Requirements (12 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.