Required Core - 26 semester hours
- 4 CHEM 112/L General Chemistry I & Lab (gen ed)
- 4 CHEM 114/L General Chemistry II & Lab (gen ed)
- 4 MATH 123 Calculus I
- 4 MATH 125 Calculus II
- 4-5 PHYS 211/L University Physics I & Lab
- 4-5 PHYS 213/L University Physics II Lab
Select one course from the following list:
- CHEM 490 Seminar
- ENGL 379 Technical Communication
- GEOL 490 Seminar
Select 12 credit hours from the following list:
- CHEM 492 Topics (3-6)
- CHEM 498 Research (3-6)
- GEOL 392 Topics (3-6)
- PHYS 492 Topics (3-6)
- PHYS 498 Research (3-6)
- SCI 492 Topics (3-6)
- SCI 494 Internship (3-6)
Take 1 MATH course from the following: 3-4 hours
- MATH 225 Calculus III
- MATH 281 Introduction to Statistics
- MATH 315 Linear Algebra
- MATH 316 Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 318 Advanced Discrete Mathematics
- MATH 321 Differential Equations
- MATH 373 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
- MATH 413 Abstract Algebra
- MATH 487 Design of Experiments
Select 6 courses (&Lab) from the following: 18-24 hrs: May not duplicate from above.
- CHEM 326/L Organic Chemistry I & Lab
- CHEM 328/L Organic Chemistry II Lab
- CHEM 332/L Analytical Chemistry & Lab
- CHEM 342/L Physical Chemistry I & Lab
- CHEM 344/L Physical Chemistry II & Lab
- CHEM 434/L Instrumental Analysis & Lab
- CHEM 452/L Inorganic Chemistry & Lab
- CHEM 464/L Biochemistry I & Lab
- CSC 150 Computer Science I
- CSC 250 Computer Science II
- CSC 260 Object Oriented Design
- CSC 300 Data Structures
- CSC 316 Discrete Mathematics (may not duplicate from above)
- CSC 318 Advanced Discrete Mathematics
- CSC 410 Parallel Computing
- CSC 433 Computer Graphics
- CSC 482 Algorithm Analysis
- GEOL 201/L Physical Geology & Lab
- GEOL 310 Volcanology
- GEOL 340 Mineralogy and Petrology
- GEOL 370 Hydrogeology
- PHYS 331 Introduction to Modern Physics
- PHYS 341 Thermodynamics
- PHYS 343 Statistical Physics
- PHYS 361 Optics
- PHYS 451 Classical Mechanics
- PHYS 471 Quantum Mechanics
- PHYS 481 Mathematical Physics
- SCI 388 GIS/GPS
Gen Ed Requirements - 30 semester hours
- ENGL 101 Composition I (3)
- ENGL 201 Composition II (3)
- SPCM Speech 101, 215, or 222 (3)
- * Gen Ed - Social Science (9)
- * Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities (12)
- Gen Ed - Natural Science & Lab (8)
* Global Requirement: depending on your selection, this requirement will satisfy 3 hours of either Social Science or Arts & Humanities requirements. Take 1 course from AIS/HIST 257, ANTH 210, ARTH 211/212/251, ENGL 211/212, GEOG 210, HIST 121/122/153, HUM 100, MCOM 151, POLS 141/250
A minor is NOT required with this major but electives are required to total 120 hours, of which 36 hours must be 300-400 level courses.
*Current students, please refer to the DegreeWorks Dashboard in MyBHSU to confirm your major requirements.
Physical Science - 4-YEAR PLAN
Electives are required to total 120 hours, of which 36 hours must be 300/400 level courses. The Required Core is highly recommended to be taken as listed. This will allow you to fulfill your General Education Requirements for the University and progress through the Physical Science Program efficiently.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester
MATH 115*, or 120 (pre-req for MATH 123; gen-ed)- Some students may need MATH-102 prior to taking MATH 115/120
Spring Semester
MATH 123/L Calculus I & Lab (pre-req for CHEM 112, MATH 125, and PHYS 211)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
CHEM 112/L General Chemistry I & Lab
PHYS 211/L University Physics I & Lab* (pre-req for PHYS 213)
Minor/Electives - 3-6 credits
Spring Semester
CHEM 114/L General Chemistry II & Lab
MATH 125/L Calculus II & Lab** (pre-req for PHYS 211)
PHYS 213/L University Physics II & Lab**
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
CHEM-498, GEOL-392, PHYS-492, PHYS-498, RESR-498, SCI-492, or SCI-494
MATH 225*, 281, 316*^^, 318, 321*^, 373, 422, or Minor/Elective Course
Science Elective (see list) - 3-4 credits
Spring Semester
Choose 1: CHEM 490**, CHEM 498, GEOL 392, PHYS 492, PHYS 498, Science Elective (see list) - 3-4 credits
Minor/Electives (see list) - 3 credits
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Choose 1: CHEM490**, CHEM 498, GEOL 392, PHYS 492, PHYS 498, RESR 498, SCI 492, or SCI 494
CHEM 490**, GEOL 490, or Minor/Elective Course
Minor/Electives - 3 credits
Science Electives (choose two from list) - 6-8 credits
Spring Semester
GEOL 490 Seminar**^^ or Social Science (gen ed)
Minor/Elective Course - 3 credits
Science Electives - 6-8 credits
SCIENCE ELECTIVES
CHEM 326/L, CHEM 328/L, CHEM 332/L, CHEM 342/L, CHEM 344/L, CHEM 434/L, CHEM 452/L, CHEM 464/L, GEOL 201/L, GEOL 310, GEOL 340, GEOL 360, GEOL 370, PHYS 331, PHYS 341, PHYS 343, PHYS 361, PHYS 421, PHYS 424, PHYS 433, PHYS 451, PHYS 471, PHYS 471, PHYS 481
Key:
* Fall Only Classes
** Spring Only Classes
^ Even Years
^^ Odd Years
