13 courses including:

• PHY 121 General Physics I 
• PHY 122 General Physics II 
• PHY 245 Modern Physics 
• PHY 351 Mechanics I 
• PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I 
• PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II 
• PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory 

Two elective physics courses above PHY 122

• MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, III
• MAT 247  Modeling and Differential Equations
  or PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics 

17 courses including:

• PHY 121 General Physics I 
• PHY 122 General Physics II 
• PHY 245 Modern Physics 
• PHY 261 Electronics 
• PHY 351 Mechanics I 
• PHY 352 Mechanics II 
• PHY 362 Electromagnetic Fields I 
• PHY 363 Electromagnetic Fields II 
• PHY 395 Comprehensive Laboratory I 
• PHY 396 Comprehensive Laboratory II 
• PHY 486 Quantum Physics I 

One physics course above PHY 122

• CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry 
  or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry 

• MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, III
• MAT 247  Modeling and Differential Equations
  or PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics 

18 course credits

It is the same as the B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 320 and PHY 420, and the omission of the elective physics course.

• A GPA of 3.5 in physics and 3.3 overall. 
• An original research project on a significant topic in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year. 

In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the physics faculty. Normally, students should have MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 during the freshman year, and MAT 245 and 247 (or PHY 327) during the sophomore year.

The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.

Seven courses including:

• PHY 121 General Physics I 
• PHY 122 General Physics II 

Three elective physics courses above PHY 122

• MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II

Society of Physics Students 

The Augsburg chapter of the Society of Physics Students provides students the opportunities of membership in a national physics society and of participating in the physics community on a professional basis. Membership in the society is open to all students interested in physics.

Sigma Pi Sigma

Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national physics honor society is open to those students who have completed the equivalent of a minor in physics, have a GPA of 3.0 in physics and overall, and rank in the upper third of their class.