The University of Toledo

Undergraduate Program

Bachelor of Science in Physics

A student studying for the B.S. degree in Physics may choose among several physics concentrations, including Physics, Astrophysics, Applied Physics, or a concentration designed in consultation with a departmental advisor, and approved by the Department Chair. Such options might include, but are not limited to: biophysics, computational physics, geophysics, physics and philosophy, or teaching physics.

The sequence of courses shown below is a typical one for a physics major, but other course selections are possible. In particular a student who begins with a good knowledge of calculus might take PHYS 2130-2140 in the freshman year, PHYS 3310-3320 in the sophomore year, and PHYS 4210 in the junior year. Another possibility is the sequence PHYS 2070-2080-2100 instead of PHYS 2130-2140. The student must also satisfy all the degree requirements of the University Core and the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics. The official degree requirements are published in the Catalog of the University of Toledo. 

Suggested Sample Curriculum

Freshman Year Fall Semester
PHYS 1910 Frontiers of Physics 3
ENGL 1110    Composition I 3
CHEM 1230, 80 General Chemistry I, Lab     5 
MATH 1850 Single Variable Calculus I 4
ARS 1000 Orientation 1
Spring Semester 
PHYS 2130  Physics for Science Majors I 5
ENGL 1130-1230 Composition II 3
MATH 1860 Single Variable Calculus II 4
History Requirement 3
Sophomore Year Fall Semester 
PHYS 2140 Physics for Science Majors II 5
MATH 1890 Elementary Linear Algebra 3
MATH 2850 Multivariable Calculus 4
Foreign language 4
Spring Semester  
PHYS 3150  Methods of Theoretical Physics 3  
PHYS 3180 Intermediate Lab 2
MATH 3860 Differential Equations 3
Foreign language 4
Fine Arts requirement 3
Junior Year Fall Semester  
PHYS 3310 Quantum Physics I 3
PHYS 3610 Optics and Lasers 3
Foreign language 3
Literature requirement 3
Social Science requirement 3
Spring Semester 
PHYS 3320 Quantum Physics II 3
PHYS 3410 Thermal Physics 3
Foreign language  requirement 3
Humanities requirement  3
Social Science requirement 3
Senior Year Fall Semester 
PHYS 4210 Theoretical Mechanics 3
PHYS 4230 Electricity & Magnetism I 3
PHYS 4580/4780 Advanced Laboratory 3
Humanities requirement 3
Social Science requirement 3
Spring Semester
PHYS 4310 Quantum Mechanics 3  
PHYS 4240 Electricity & Magnetism II 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3
Free Elective 3