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Jul 21, 2025
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2025-2026 Academic Catalog
Physics, B.S.
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Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
See Core IMPACTS for required courses in Core IMPACTS and Additional Coures Requirements. General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours
- Mathematics and Quantitative Skills – Recommend MATH 1112 , MATH 1113 or MATH 1441
- Technology, Mathematics and Sciences – Recommend MATH 1441 if not taken in Mathematics and Quantitative Skills above
Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours
Field of Study Requirements: 18 Credit Hours
Major Specific Requirements: 4 Credit Hours
Major Requirements: 22 Credit Hours
- 1 credit hour of PHYS 1210 Survey of Physics carry over from Field of Study
- PHYS 3630 Undergraduate Seminar is a 1 credit hour course, repeatable for up to 3 credits. 1 credit hour is required in the Major Requirements of the BS in Physics degree. Additional repeated hours will can be used to fulfill Major Elective requirements.
Major Electives: 13 Credit Hours
- Choose 6 credit hours of PHYS/ASTR 3000+
- Choose 7 credit hours of PHYS/ASTR/MATH/ENGR/MENG/EENG/CENG 3000+ or departmental approved 3000+ course
- Electives from this section can be used to fulfill optional concentration requirements
General Electives: 21 Credit Hours
- 2 credit hours of 3000+ needed if not fulfilled elsewhere
- Electives from this section can be used to fulfill optional concentration requirements and concentration course prerequisites
Other Program Requirements
- Students must successfully complete the Major Field Test as a departmental exit exam.
Optional Areas of Concentration: 21-30 Credit Hours
A general BS in Physics degree can be earned by completing the requirements outlined above. However, a focused concentration area can be earned by completing specific courses. The Major Electives and Free Electives of the Major program can be used to fulfill concentration courses. Concentration in Astronomy: 21 Credit Hours
Foundational Courses: 7 Credit Hours
Concentration Electives: 14 Credit Hours
- Choose 8 credit hours of PHYS/ASTR/ENGR/MENG/EENG/CENG 3000+
- Choose 6 credit hours from the courses listed below
Concentration in Industrial Physics: 30 Credit Hours
Foundational Courses: 10 Credit Hours
- Choose 10 credit hours from the courses listed below
Concentration Electives: 20 Credit Hours
Concentration in Medical Physics: 21 Credit Hours
Foundational Courses: 7 Credit Hours
- Choose 7 credit hours from the courses listed below
Concentration Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
Concentration Requirement: 8 Credit Hours
- Choose 8 credit hours from the courses listed below
Concentration in Nanoscience: 21 Credit Hours
Foundational Courses: 7 Credit Hours
Concentration Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
Concentration Elective: 8 Credit Hours
- Choose 8 credit hours from the courses listed below
Concentration in Quantum Information: 21 Credit Hours
Foundational Courses: 6 Credit Hours
- Choose 6 credit hours from the courses listed below
Concentration Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
Concentration Electives: 9 Credit Hours
- Choose 9 credit hours from the courses listed below
Advisement
Undergraduate Academic Advisement at Georgia Southern is provided to all degree-seeking undergraduate students by professional advisors. Academic Advisors are located on all three Georgia Southern University campuses. Students are required to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor at least once a semester. For more information visit the Academic Advisement catalog page. |
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