Physics. 24 hours, including College Physics I and II, Modern Physics, and senior seminar (13 hours including labs), plus 11 hours chosen from physics or astronomy.
Math and statistics. 4 courses, including trigonometry or pre-calculus, and survey of calculus or calculus I, plus two chosen from mathematics or statistics.
Special emphasis study area. 9 hours at the 3000 level or above, chosen from courses in any single degree-granting department of the University.

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Introduction to Electronics (optional, up to 6 hours). Self-paced lab course for students with no previous electronic experience, designed to give confidence in "hands-on" science. Six modules: DC and AC basics, and 4 advanced modules including transistors and other solid-state devices, integrated circuit techniques, and microprocessors.
Introduction to Modern Physics (required, 3 hours plus 1 hour lab). Introduction to twentieth century physics, emphasizing those topics that form the foundations of modern technology: quantum theory and its application to atomic, nuclear, optical and condensed matter physics. Lab experiments illustrate the concepts of modern physics.
Physics In Perspective (optional, 3 hours). Human implications of physics, including life's place in the universe, methods of science, human sense perceptions, energy utilization, societal impacts of technology, and effects of physics on modern world views.
Physics of Devices (optional, 3 hours). Principles of physics, applied in technologically important devices in computing, communications, medical imaging technology, lasers, and energy utilization. Students will utilize technical journals.
Optics (optional, 4 hours including lab). Elements of geometrical, physical, and quantum optics.
Astronomy (optional). Several courses may be chosen, including observational astronomy, the solar system, stellar astronomy, and astrophysics.
Senior Seminar (required, 1 hour). Regular informal discussions of research reported in journals and monographs. Student mastery is assessed by means of a research paper and a test.

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