Physics Courses

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:

 

 

 

   
In addition to the courses listed on the left, 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