Physics, B.S.

First Semester

• PHYS 1121 - Physics I for PHYS and ENGR
• CHEM 1111L - Chemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 1110/1110D - Chemistry I
• MATH 1070 - Introductory Calculus
• XCOR 1000 - College Experience

• College Writing (3)

Second Semester

• PHYS 1141 - Physics II for PHYS and ENGR
• CHEM 1120/1120D - Chemistry II
• CHEM 1121L - Chemistry II Laboratory
• MATH 2070 - Calculus II

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• XCOR 1011 - Xavier Experience

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• XCOR 1012 - New Orleans Experience

First Semester

• MATH 2030 - Elementary Linear Algebra
• PHYS 2530 - Vibrations and Waves
• MATH 2080 - Calculus III
• ENGL 1020 - English Composition and Literature (Advanced Composition and Rhetoric)

• The Examined Life (3)

Second Semester

• PHYS 2630 - Analytical Methods for Physics and Engineering
• MATH 2530 - Differential Equations
• CPSC Elective (3)

• The Human Past (3)

• Faith and Society (3)

First Semester

• PHYS 3010 - Electricity and Magnetism I
• PHYS 3210 - Mechanics-Statics
• PHYS 3310L - Advanced Laboratory

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• PHYS 3510S - Physics and Engineering Seminar

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• PHYS 3999 - Qualifying Examination for Dual Degree Engineering Majors.

• Human Behavior (3)

• Creative Expression and Engagement (3)

• PHYS 3520S - Physics and Engineering Seminar

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Second Semester

• PHYS 3011 - Electricity and Magnetism II
• PHYS 3020 - Mechanics-Dynamics
• PHYS 3040 - Thermodynamics
• PHYS 3320L - Advanced Laboratory

• African American Heritage and Legacies (3)

• Free Elective (3)

First Semester

• PHYS 3050 - Modern Physics
• PHYS 4200 - Physics Projects
• PHYS 4530 - Special Topics
• XCOR 3010 - Engaging the Mission
• Free Elective (1)
• Capstone (3)*

Second Semester

• PHYS 4050 - Quantum Physics
• PHYS 4210 - Physics Projects
• PHYS 4540 - Special Topics
• PHYS 4999 - Senior Comprehensives
• XCOR 3020 - Engaging Global Issues
• Free Elective (3)

Foundations: 13

• XCOR 1000 - College Experience

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• XCOR 1011 - Xavier Experience

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• XCOR 1012 - New Orleans Experience

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• College Writing (3)

• Advanced Composition and Rhetoric (3, ENGL 1020 )

• Quantitative Reasoning (3, MATH 1070 )

   

Explorations: 21

• African American Heritage and Legacies (3)
• Creative Expression and Engagement (3)
• The Examined Life (3)
• Faith and Society (3)
• Human Behavior (3)
• The Human Past (3)
• Scientific Reasoning (3, PHYS 1121 )

Engagements: 6

• XCOR 3010 - Engaging the Mission
• XCOR 3020 - Engaging Global Issues

Major: 58

• PHYS 1121 - Physics I for PHYS and ENGR (1 of 4)
• PHYS 1141 - Physics II for PHYS and ENGR
• PHYS 2530 - Vibrations and Waves
• PHYS 2630 - Analytical Methods for Physics and Engineering
• PHYS 3010 - Electricity and Magnetism I
• PHYS 3011 - Electricity and Magnetism II
• PHYS 3020 - Mechanics-Dynamics
• PHYS 3040 - Thermodynamics
• PHYS 3050 - Modern Physics
• PHYS 3210 - Mechanics-Statics
• PHYS 3310L - Advanced Laboratory
• PHYS 3320L - Advanced Laboratory

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• PHYS 3510S - Physics and Engineering Seminar

• or

• PHYS 3520S - Physics and Engineering Seminar

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• PHYS 4050 - Quantum Physics
• PHYS 4200 - Physics Projects
• PHYS 4210 - Physics Projects
• PHYS 4530 - Special Topics
• PHYS 4999 - Senior Comprehensives
• CHEM 1110/1110D - Chemistry I
• CHEM 1111L - Chemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 1120/1120D - Chemistry II
• CHEM 1121L - Chemistry II Laboratory
• CPSC Elective (3, PHYS 2510  recommended)

Required (MATH): 15

• MATH 1070 - Introductory Calculus (1 of 4)
• MATH 2030 - Elementary Linear Algebra
• MATH 2070 - Calculus II
• MATH 2080 - Calculus III
• MATH 2530 - Differential Equations

Capstone: 3*

(Pending approval of the Academic Council)

Free Electives: 7