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Physics Academic Program

Augsburg College offers a choice of three degree programs in physics:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Physics
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics
  • Bachelor of Science in Physics with a concentration in Space Physics

In addition to the listed required and elective courses, physics majors normally complement their program with extensive study of mathematics and with courses in computer science and/or another science, leading to a minor or second major. Internships and independent study courses are also available for credit. The following table lists the required courses and possible electives for each of the physics majors:

Required Courses for Physics Majors

Course Number
Course Title
B.A.
B.S.
B.S. with Space Physics Concentration
121 General Physics I
122 General Physics II
245 Modern Physics
261 Electronics  
320 Introduction to Space Science    
327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics      
351 Mechanics I
352 Mechanics II  
362 Electromagnetic Fields I
363 Electromagnetic Fields II
395
(1/2 cr.)
Comprehensive Laboratory I
396
(1/2 cr.)
Comprehensive Laboratory II
420 Plasma Physics    
430 Introduction to Solid State Physics      
486 Quantum Physics I  

Electives (above course 122)

2 1 0

Total Courses

9

11

12

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In addition to the courses listed above, each of the physics majors requires four additional mathematics courses:

  • MAT 145 - Calculus I
  • MAT 146 - Calculus II
  • MAT 245 - Calculus III
  • MAT 247 - Modeling and Differential Equations OR
    PHY 327 - Special Functions of Mathematical Phsyics

The Bachelor of Science major and the B.S. with concentration in Space Physics also requires a full year of chemistry:

  • CHM 105,106 - Principles of Chemistry OR
  • CHM 115,116 - General Chemistry