Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences 30 courses 122 total credits
The School of Physics offers three undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Science in Physics, the Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and the Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics. The basis of the Bachelor of Science in Physics degree is the traditional preparation of a student for graduate study in physics. The undergraduate physics degree is broad based with an initial emphasis on core topics such as classical and quantum mechanics, thermal physics, and electromagnetism. This is followed by a range of more specialized courses including atomic, solid state, optical, nuclear and particle physics; biophysics, astrophysics, computational physics and relativity. Students should contact their academic advisor for assistance in planning programs of study with emphasis directed toward a particular objective. Since some students who earn a degree in physics have transferred from other disciplines, the School has planned its degree programs to enable most students to transfer into physics with little or no loss of credit. Undergraduate research is a cornerstone of the Physics experience at Georgia Tech with approximately 80% of our majors completing at least one semester of undergraduate research before graduation. Students are encouraged to get involved in research from their very first year, working alongside leading faculty on cutting-edge projects. These experiences can lead to authorship on published research papers and opportunities to present findings at national and international conferences. Undergraduate research can be taken for academic credit, and paid research positions are also available, providing valuable experience and professional development. Students with at least 3 semesters of undergraduate research are eligible for the Research Option designation.
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics: Any HUM | 6 credits |
| Social Sciences: Any SS | 9 credits |
| Physics or Technical Electives: Any PHYS or Technical Electives | 18 credits |
| Free Electives | 15 credits |
| Total Credits | 122 credits |
Wellness Requirement
APPH 1040 may also be replaced by APPH 1060.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APPH 1040 or APPH 1050 | Scientific Foundations of Health or The Science of Physical Activity and Health | 2 |
Institutional Priority
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1301 or CS 1371 | Introduction to Computing or Computing for Engineers | 3 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1552 | Integral Calculus | 4 |
Political Science and U.S. History
HIST 2111 may also be replaced by INTA 1200, POL 1101, PUBP 3000.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 | Survey of U.S. History I or Survey of U.S. History II | 3 |
Communicating in Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences
MATH 1553 may also be replaced by MATH 1564.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 2211 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2212 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| MATH 1551 | Differential Calculus | 2 |
| MATH 1553 or MATH 1554 | Introduction to Linear Algebra or Linear Algebra | 2 |
Field of Study
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 2551 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 2552 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| CHEM 1310 or CHEM 1211K | Principles of General Chemistry for Engineers or Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| PHYS 2304 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 2303 | Vibrations and Waves | 3 |
Upper-Level Physics
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