Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics, A.S.


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The Physics Department offers courses to prepare the student for advanced work in engineering and other physical sciences, courses required in other programs such as the life sciences and education, and courses that contribute to a general studies program.

Students who take more than one of the physics sequences should consider the following rules regarding credit for graduation:

  1. A maximum of four semester credits may be applied toward graduation by completing   and  .
  2. A maximum of four semester credits may be applied toward graduation by completing   and  .

Recommended Curriculum


General Education (Minimum 32 credits)


General education coursework can be completed from within or outside of the major field of study.

1. Exploration and Participation


  • Included in the major requirements below

3. Relationship with the World


4. General Education Electives


  • Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above.

5. Physical Education (1CR)


Electives (13CR)


 Recommended electives:

Graduation requirements for the College of Arts and Science at the University of Wyoming. Other universities may have different requirements.

Note:


The normal length of this program is two academic years at 15-17 credit hours per semester.

To obtain a degree in physics, a student must obtain a grade of “C” or better in all major requirements.

Graduation Requirements:


A minimum of 60 approved semester credits are required for graduation. For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Information ” and “Degree Requirements .”

Only courses numbered 1000 or above can be used toward the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Business, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Applied Science and Associate Degree in Nursing.

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