{"id":7847,"date":"2021-11-09T10:35:26","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T16:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/webid2-test-lsweb\/?post_type=program&#038;p=647"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:23:06","slug":"physics-bs","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/physics\/academics\/physics-bs\/","title":{"rendered":"Physics, BS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"content-area\">\n\t<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t\t\n\n<section id=\"program-intro\" class=\"uwm-u-pt-80 uwm-u-pb-40\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"intro-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<header class=\"page-header\">\n    <h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n        Physics, BS                    <div class=\"program-degree size-h3 uwm-u-mt-20\">BS<\/div>\n            <\/h1>\n<\/header>\n  \n\n\n\n\n<style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<text>\n  \n<p>Physics is the study of matter and energy and their interactions, both in nature and under man-made conditions. Physics provides both the fundamental foundation for science and technology, and the framework for understanding the world around us and the universe itself.<\/p>\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ students can shape their Physics major in one of two directions. The standard major provides a broad overview of all aspects of physics: mechanics, optics, thermodynamics, quantum physics, magnetism, electricity, and the mathematical principles that underlie physics. In the astronomy focused version of the major, students master these basics plus take additional coursework in astrophysics and gravitation.<\/p>\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ's program provides excellent preparation for graduate programs in physics, engineering, and math, and can also serve as a springboard to careers in diverse areas, including engineering, business, law, and medicine.\u00a0 All Physics undergraduates are encouraged to get involved in research as early as their freshman year as a means to enhance their education and help diversify their career options.<\/p>\n  \n\n<\/text>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cost-aid\/\">Cost and Financial Aid<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\"><strong><a href=\"..\/..\/students\/undergraduate\/career-resources-and-job-outcomes\/\">Career Resources and Job Outcomes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"program-details-jump\">\n        <a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--s\" href=\"#program-details\" rel=\"\">Jump to Program Details <i class=\"uwm-u-pl-10 fa-solid fa-arrow-down\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-u-mt-50\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Type<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>Major<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-offset--2\">\n                <h2 class=\"size-h6 uwm-u-my-10 uwm-u-pt-10 uwm-u-border--top\">Program Format<\/h2>\n                <p class=\"size-h4 uwm-u-mt-0\">\n                    <strong>On Campus<\/strong>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-sidebar\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-mini-rfi uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-p-card--shadow\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                    <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Request Information<\/div>\n                    <div id='form_47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3'>Loading&#8230;<\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left uwm-u-mt-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Your Application<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--gold uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"..\/..\/students\/undergraduate\/declare-your-major\/\" rel=\"\">Declare a Major<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script async='async' src='https:\/\/admissions.uwm.edu\/register\/?id=47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3&amp;output=embed&amp;div=form_47e36b1a-64dd-41ea-a6b5-b9deba75dca3'>\/**\/<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\t    <section id=\"program-highlights\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80 uwm-bg-gray-dark\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div id=\"program-highlights-content-image\" class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-study-physics-amp-astronomy-at-uwm\">Why Study Physics &amp; Astronomy at 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Get involved.&nbsp;<\/strong>At 51ÁÔÆæ, research is for everyone. From literature to engineering, every student and faculty member can investigate important issues, build new knowledge and contribute to their fields. Dive into hands-on research projects alongside faculty mentors, gaining experience for your professional career.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"uwm-c-link--external\"><strong>Engage in high-level research.&nbsp;<\/strong>Ranked among the nation&#8217;s top 187 research universities by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu\/\">Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education<\/a>, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has contributed to breakthroughs in sustainable energy, neuroscience, cancer research and water science. Our physicists were a key part of the research that won the 2017 Nobel Prize for the discovery of gravitational waves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make an impact.<\/strong>&nbsp;At every corner of 51ÁÔÆæ, faculty, staff and students are undertaking research projects to address pressing challenges and create positive change.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/category\/research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore even more stories of 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s wide-ranging research efforts.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--white uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/physics\/scholarships-awards\/\" rel=\"\">Scholarships and Awards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--6 uwm-l-offset--1\">    <figure class=\"default\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \n                class=\"wp-image-7630\" \n                src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/physics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2023\/03\/Feature_at-Laptop_750x500_164127078.jpg\" \n                alt=\"person looking at laptp\" \n srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/physics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2023\/03\/Feature_at-Laptop_750x500_164127078.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/physics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2023\/03\/Feature_at-Laptop_750x500_164127078-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"program-details\" class=\"uwm-u-py-80\">\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"details-main\" class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-tabs\" data-tabs-prefix-class=\"uwm-p-tabs\"><ul class=\"uwm-p-tablist\" data-hx=\"h2\"><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-physics-bs-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-physics-bs-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Advising<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-physics-bs-learning-outcomes\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"uwm-p-tablist--item\"><a href=\"#tab-physics-bs-careers\" class=\"uwm-p-tablist--link\">Careers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent\">\n<div id=\"tab-physics-bs-requirements\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\">\n<p>Listed below are the requirements for the Physics major. In addition to the requirements for the major, students must also satisfy all university and college general degree requirements. Degree requirements will vary depending on when you took your first college class. We encourage you to consult your advisor regularly to ensure you stay on track towards earning your degree. You can read more about the degree requirements on the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/advising\/degree-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">L&amp;S Degree Requirements<\/a> web pages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md uwm-c-link--arrow\"><a href=\"#double-major\"><strong>Jump to Physics &amp; Engineering Double Major<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\ntable  {\n   font-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n}\n\t\n\n\t\n\th2, h3, h4 {\n\t\tfont-family: Helvetica, Arial, \"sans-serif\";\n\t\t\n\t}\n\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t .hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\/*\tdisplay: none; *\/\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol, .listsum {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\n\t\t\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n<\/style>\n\n\n<h2><a name=\"major\"><\/a>Physics\u00a0Major Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>The department offers two study options. The <strong>standard physics major<\/strong> is for students who seek a general physics degree. The <strong>physics major with astronomy emphasis<\/strong> is for students who wish to pursue their interest in astronomy. While the standard physics major generally is followed by students who plan to go on to graduate school, the major with astronomy emphasis also enables students to pursue graduate work in physics.<\/p>\n<p>Both options require that students take at least 15 credits in the major in advanced-level (numbered 300 and above) courses in residence at 51ÁÔÆæ. The College of Letters &amp; Science requires that students attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all credits in the major attempted at 51ÁÔÆæ. In addition, students must attain a 2.0 GPA on all major credits attempted, including any transfer work. All students in the College are required to complete a research experience in their majors. Physics majors meet this requirement by successfully completing an upper-level, 3-credit laboratory courses.<\/p>\n<p>Freshmen who enter with scores of 4 or 5 on the Physics Advanced Placement exam given by CEEB are given partial credit for the introductory courses.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"toggle\">Standard Physics Major<\/h3>\n<p>A minimum of 43 credits in physics, including:<\/p>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select one of the following options:<\/span> <sup>1<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Option 1:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 209\">PHYSICS\u00a0209<\/a><br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">&amp;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 214\">PHYSICS\u00a0214<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td>Physics I (Calculus Treatment)<br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">and Lab Physics I (Calculus Treatment)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 210\">PHYSICS\u00a0210<\/a><br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">&amp;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 215\">PHYSICS\u00a0215<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td>Physics II (Calculus Treatment)<br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">and Lab Physics II (Calculus Treatment)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Option 2:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 219\">PHYSICS\u00a0219<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Physics I: Calculus-Based, Studio Format<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 220\">PHYSICS\u00a0220<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Physics II: Calculus-Based, Studio Format<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 309\">PHYSICS\u00a0309<\/a><\/td><td>Physics III: Modern Physics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 317\">PHYSICS\u00a0317<\/a><\/td><td>Thermodynamics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 325\">PHYSICS\u00a0325<\/a><\/td><td>Optics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 370\">PHYSICS\u00a0370<\/a><\/td><td>Analytical and Numerical Methods in Physics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select one of the following:<\/span> <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 406\">PHYSICS\u00a0406<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Introduction to Infrared Microspectroscopy<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 407\">PHYSICS\u00a0407<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Computational Physics Laboratory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 408\">PHYSICS\u00a0408<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Experiments in Linear Electronics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 409\">PHYSICS\u00a0409<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Modern Physics Laboratory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 670\">PHYSICS\u00a0670<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Electron Microscopy Laboratory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 391\">PHYSICS\u00a0391<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Undergraduate Research Participation <sup>3<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 411\">PHYSICS\u00a0411<\/a><\/td><td>Mechanics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 420\">PHYSICS\u00a0420<\/a><\/td><td>Electricity and Magnetism I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 422\">PHYSICS\u00a0422<\/a><\/td><td>Electricity and Magnetism II<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 441\">PHYSICS\u00a0441<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 442\">PHYSICS\u00a0442<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Electives<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Selecting electives are encouraged (see below)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"listsum\"><td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">43<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<dl class=\"sc_footnotes\" aria-label=\"Footnotes\"><dt> <sup> 1 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\"><span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 209\">PHYSICS\u00a0209<\/a><\/span>\/<span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 214\">PHYSICS\u00a0214<\/a><\/span> and <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 210\">PHYSICS\u00a0210<\/a><\/span>\/<span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 215\">PHYSICS\u00a0215<\/a><\/span> are strongly recommended; however, <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 219\">PHYSICS\u00a0219<\/a><\/span> and <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 220\">PHYSICS\u00a0220<\/a><\/span> may be substituted.<\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 2 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">These courses are\u00a0<strong>not\u00a0<\/strong>offered every semester; check with the undergraduate advisor to plan for completing this requirement.<\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 3 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">The research proposal must be approved by the undergraduate advisor and the Departmental Undergraduate Committee, and it must demonstrate pedagogical value. Unfocused laboratory internships are not acceptable.<\/p><\/dd><\/dl>\n<h4 class=\"toggle\">Electives<\/h4>\n<p>No elective courses are required, but students are encouraged to select electives from Physics or Astronomy courses 300 level or above from the following list. Only the courses identified in the list below with the phrase \u201cif not selected above\u201d will be counted in the student's major GPA. Electives may not be offered every semester; check with the undergraduate advisor to plan for completing this requirement.<\/p>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=ASTRON 400\">ASTRON\u00a0400<\/a><\/td><td>Astrophysics I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=ASTRON 401\">ASTRON\u00a0401<\/a><\/td><td>Astrophysics II<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 305\">PHYSICS\u00a0305<\/a><\/td><td>Medical Physics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 306\">PHYSICS\u00a0306<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Biophysics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 351\">PHYSICS\u00a0351<\/a><\/td><td>Basics of Condensed Matter Physics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 391\">PHYSICS\u00a0391<\/a><\/td><td>Undergraduate Research Participation<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">1-6<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 406\">PHYSICS\u00a0406<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Infrared Microspectroscopy (if not selected above)<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 407\">PHYSICS\u00a0407<\/a><\/td><td>Computational Physics Laboratory (if not selected above)<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 408\">PHYSICS\u00a0408<\/a><\/td><td>Experiments in Linear Electronics (if not selected above)<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 409\">PHYSICS\u00a0409<\/a><\/td><td>Modern Physics Laboratory (if not selected above)<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 501\">PHYSICS\u00a0501<\/a><\/td><td>Special Topics: Mathematical Models of Physical Problems I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 515\">PHYSICS\u00a0515<\/a><\/td><td>Statistical Mechanics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 517\">PHYSICS\u00a0517<\/a><\/td><td>Special Relativity<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 531\">PHYSICS\u00a0531<\/a><\/td><td>Principles of Quantum Mechanics I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 532\">PHYSICS\u00a0532<\/a><\/td><td>Principles of Quantum Mechanics II<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 541\">PHYSICS\u00a0541<\/a><\/td><td>Elementary Particles<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 551\">PHYSICS\u00a0551<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Solid State Physics I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 651\">PHYSICS\u00a0651<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Solid State Physics II<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 670\">PHYSICS\u00a0670<\/a><\/td><td>Electron Microscopy Laboratory (if not selected above)<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"toggle\">Physics Major with Astronomy Emphasis<\/h3>\n<p>A minimum of 55 credits in physics and astronomy courses, including:<\/p>\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even areaheader  firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Required<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select one of the following options:<\/span> <sup>1<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">10<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Option 1:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 209\">PHYSICS\u00a0209<\/a><br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">&amp;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 214\">PHYSICS\u00a0214<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td>Physics I (Calculus Treatment)<br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">and Lab Physics I (Calculus Treatment)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 210\">PHYSICS\u00a0210<\/a><br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">&amp;\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 215\">PHYSICS\u00a0215<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/td><td>Physics II (Calculus Treatment)<br\/><span style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">and Lab Physics II (Calculus Treatment)<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Option 2:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 219\">PHYSICS\u00a0219<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Physics I: Calculus-Based, Studio Format<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 220\">PHYSICS\u00a0220<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Physics II: Calculus-Based, Studio Format<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 309\">PHYSICS\u00a0309<\/a><\/td><td>Physics III: Modern Physics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 325\">PHYSICS\u00a0325<\/a><\/td><td>Optics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 317\">PHYSICS\u00a0317<\/a><\/td><td>Thermodynamics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 370\">PHYSICS\u00a0370<\/a><\/td><td>Analytical and Numerical Methods in Physics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select one of the following:<\/span> <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 406\">PHYSICS\u00a0406<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Introduction to Infrared Microspectroscopy<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 407\">PHYSICS\u00a0407<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Computational Physics Laboratory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 408\">PHYSICS\u00a0408<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Experiments in Linear Electronics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 409\">PHYSICS\u00a0409<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Modern Physics Laboratory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 670\">PHYSICS\u00a0670<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Electron Microscopy Laboratory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 391\">PHYSICS\u00a0391<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Undergraduate Research Participation <sup>3<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 411\">PHYSICS\u00a0411<\/a><\/td><td>Mechanics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 420\">PHYSICS\u00a0420<\/a><\/td><td>Electricity and Magnetism I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 422\">PHYSICS\u00a0422<\/a><\/td><td>Electricity and Magnetism II<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 441\">PHYSICS\u00a0441<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 442\">PHYSICS\u00a0442<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=ASTRON 400\">ASTRON\u00a0400<\/a><\/td><td>Astrophysics I <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=ASTRON 401\">ASTRON\u00a0401<\/a><\/td><td>Astrophysics II <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment areaheader \">Electives<\/span> <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"courselistcomment\">Select 6 credits from the following:<\/span><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=ASTRON 103\">ASTRON\u00a0103<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Survey of Astronomy<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"orclass even\"><td class=\"codecol orclass\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\">or\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=ASTRON 211\">ASTRON\u00a0211<\/a><\/div><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"> Principles of Astronomy<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=ASTRON 175\">ASTRON\u00a0175<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Cosmic Origins<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=ATM SCI 110\">ATM\u00a0SCI\u00a0110<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>The Origin, Composition, and Structure of the Planetary Atmospheres<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=GEO SCI 120\">GEO\u00a0SCI\u00a0120<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Geology of the Planets<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 391\">PHYSICS\u00a0391<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Undergraduate Research Participation<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 501\">PHYSICS\u00a0501<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Special Topics: Mathematical Models of Physical Problems I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 517\">PHYSICS\u00a0517<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Special Relativity<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 541\">PHYSICS\u00a0541<\/a><\/div><\/td><td>Elementary Particles<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\"><div style=\"margin-left:20px;\" class=\"blockindent\"><span class=\"courselistcomment commentindent\">Or another course approved by the undergraduate advisor<\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"listsum\"><td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">55<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<dl class=\"sc_footnotes\" aria-label=\"Footnotes\"><dt> <sup> 1 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\"><span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 209\">PHYSICS\u00a0209<\/a><\/span>\/<span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 214\">PHYSICS\u00a0214<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 210\">PHYSICS\u00a0210<\/a><\/span>\/<span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 215\">PHYSICS\u00a0215<\/a><\/span>\u00a0are strongly recommended; however,\u00a0<span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 219\">PHYSICS\u00a0219<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 220\">PHYSICS\u00a0220<\/a><\/span>\u00a0may be substituted.<\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 2 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">These courses are <strong>not <\/strong>offered every semester; check with the undergraduate advisor to plan for completing this requirement.<\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 3 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">The research proposal must be approved by the undergraduate advisor and the Departmental Undergraduate Committee, and it must demonstrate pedagogical value. Unfocused laboratory internships are not acceptable.<\/p><\/dd><\/dl>\n<h3 class=\"toggle\">Possible Course Substitutions for Students with Physics and Engineering Double Majors<\/h3>\n<p>One of the following courses may be substituted for <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 370\">PHYSICS\u00a0370<\/a><\/span>:<\/p>\n\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CIV ENG 280\">CIV\u00a0ENG\u00a0280<\/a><\/td><td>Computer Based Engineering Analysis<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=COMPSCI 240\">COMPSCI\u00a0240<\/a><\/td><td>Introduction to Engineering Programming<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=COMPSCI 250\">COMPSCI\u00a0250<\/a><\/td><td>Introductory Computer Programming<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd lastrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=MECHENG 101\">MECHENG\u00a0101<\/a><\/td><td>Computational Tools for Engineers<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">2<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>The following course may be substituted for <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 317\">PHYSICS\u00a0317<\/a><\/span>:<\/p>\n\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even lastrow firstrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=MECHENG 301\">MECHENG\u00a0301<\/a><\/td><td>Basic Engineering Thermodynamics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>The combination of both of the following may substitute for <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 411\">PHYSICS\u00a0411<\/a><\/span>:<\/p>\n\n<table class=\"sc_courselist\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption>\n<colgroup>\n<col class=\"codecol\"\/>\n<col class=\"titlecol\"\/>\n<col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/>\n<\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"hidden noscript\">\n<th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CIV ENG 201\">CIV\u00a0ENG\u00a0201<\/a><\/td><td>Statics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd lastrow\"><td class=\"codecol\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=CIV ENG 202\">CIV\u00a0ENG\u00a0202<\/a><\/td><td>Dynamics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>Upper level engineering technical electives may be substituted for <span class=\"sc_courseinline\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/search\/?search=PHYSICS 325\">PHYSICS\u00a0325<\/a><\/span> and independent study\/research may be substituted for the 400-level laboratory courses.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"double-major\">Physics &amp; Engineering Double Major<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers a special degree combination in which a student completes all of the requirements for both a Physics Major and an Engineering Major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advantages of Double Major:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>intrinsic interest (physics is a fundamental and fascinating science).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>broad scientific background (engineering relies on recent scientific discoveries).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>better job offers, a physics major gives you an extra qualification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>more flexible career options (you can pursue both engineering &amp; physics).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a list of course equivalences for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/physics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2019\/05\/Physics-Dual-Major_rev.Summer2021.pdf\">College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science&nbsp;<\/a>(CEAS) dual majors. Note that Double Majors graduate through CEAS and must satisfy the CEAS requirements; students should consult with the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ceas-adv@uwm.edu\">CEAS advisors<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are possible course substitutions for students pursuing the Physics and Engineering Double Major:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading default\" id=\"h-track-requirements\">Track Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<h3>Physics Major with Astronomy Emphasis<\/h3> <p>A minimum of 55 credits in physics and astronomy courses, including:<\/p> <table class=\"sc_courselist\"> <caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Course List<\/caption> <colgroup> <col class=\"codecol\"\/> <col class=\"titlecol\"\/> <col align=\"char\" char=\".\" class=\"hourscol\"\/> <\/colgroup> <thead> <tr class=\"hidden noscript\"> <th scope=\"col\">Code<\/th> <th scope=\"col\">Title<\/th> <th scope=\"col\" class=\"hourscol\">Credits<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr class=\"even areaheader  firstrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">Required<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">Select one of the following options: <sup>1<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">10<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">Option 1:<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0209&amp;\u00a0PHYSICS\u00a0214<\/td><td>Physics I (Calculus Treatment)and Lab Physics I (Calculus Treatment)<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0210&amp;\u00a0PHYSICS\u00a0215<\/td><td>Physics II (Calculus Treatment)and Lab Physics II (Calculus Treatment)<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">Option 2:<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0219<\/td><td>Physics I: Calculus-Based, Studio Format<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0220<\/td><td>Physics II: Calculus-Based, Studio Format<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0309<\/td><td>Physics III: Modern Physics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0325<\/td><td>Optics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0317<\/td><td>Thermodynamics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0370<\/td><td>Analytical and Numerical Methods in Physics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td colspan=\"2\">Select one of the following: <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0406<\/td><td>Introduction to Infrared Microspectroscopy<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0407<\/td><td>Computational Physics Laboratory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0408<\/td><td>Experiments in Linear Electronics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0409<\/td><td>Modern Physics Laboratory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0670<\/td><td>Electron Microscopy Laboratory<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0391<\/td><td>Undergraduate Research Participation <sup>3<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0411<\/td><td>Mechanics<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0420<\/td><td>Electricity and Magnetism I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0422<\/td><td>Electricity and Magnetism II<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0441<\/td><td>Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">4<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0442<\/td><td>Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">ASTRON\u00a0400<\/td><td>Astrophysics I <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">ASTRON\u00a0401<\/td><td>Astrophysics II <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">3<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even areaheader \"><td colspan=\"2\">Electives <sup>2<\/sup><\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td colspan=\"2\">Select 6 credits from the following:<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">6<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">ASTRON\u00a0103<\/td><td>Survey of Astronomy<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"orclass even\"><td class=\"codecol orclass\">or\u00a0ASTRON\u00a0211<\/td><td colspan=\"2\"> Principles of Astronomy<\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">ASTRON\u00a0175<\/td><td>Cosmic Origins<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">ATM\u00a0SCI\u00a0110<\/td><td>The Origin, Composition, and Structure of the Planetary Atmospheres<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">GEO\u00a0SCI\u00a0120<\/td><td>Geology of the Planets<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0391<\/td><td>Undergraduate Research Participation<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0501<\/td><td>Special Topics: Mathematical Models of Physical Problems I<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0517<\/td><td>Special Relativity<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"codecol\">PHYSICS\u00a0541<\/td><td>Elementary Particles<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"even lastrow\"><td colspan=\"2\">Or another course approved by the undergraduate advisor<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\"><\/td><\/tr> <tr class=\"listsum\"><td colspan=\"2\">Total Credits<\/td><td class=\"hourscol\">55<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody> <\/table>  <dl class=\"sc_footnotes\" aria-label=\"Footnotes\"><dt> <sup> 1 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">PHYSICS\u00a0209\/PHYSICS\u00a0214\u00a0and\u00a0PHYSICS\u00a0210\/PHYSICS\u00a0215\u00a0are strongly recommended; however,\u00a0PHYSICS\u00a0219\u00a0and\u00a0PHYSICS\u00a0220\u00a0may be substituted.<\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 2 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">These courses are not offered every semester; check with the undergraduate advisor to plan for completing this requirement.<\/p><\/dd><dt> <sup> 3 <\/sup> <\/dt><dd start-indent=\"3%\"><p class=\"noindent\">The research proposal must be approved by the undergraduate advisor and the Departmental Undergraduate Committee, and it must demonstrate pedagogical value. Unfocused laboratory internships are not acceptable.<\/p><\/dd><\/dl> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-physics-bs-advising\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; }\n\t\t\t.SS { background-color: #f0e68c; }\n\t\t\t.NS { background-color: #ceefbd; }\n\t\t\t.OWCB { background-color: #ccccff; }\n\t\t\t.QLB { background-color: #ccffff; }\n\t\n\tdl {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: max-content auto;\n}\n\ndt {\n  grid-column-start: 1;\n}\n\ndd {\n  grid-column-start: 2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<advisingtext name=\"Advising\">\n\n <h2>Letters &amp; Science Advising<\/h2> <p>During your time at 51ÁÔÆæ, you may have multiple members of your success team, including advisors, peer mentors and success coaches. Letters &amp; Science students typically work with at least two different types of advisors as they pursue their degrees: professional college advisors and faculty advisors. L&amp;S college advisors advise across your entire degree program while departmental faculty advisors focus on the major.<\/p> <p>College advisors are located in Holton Hall (or virtually for online students) and serve as your primary advisor. They are your point person for your questions about navigating college and completing your degree. College advisors will:<\/p> <ul> \t<li>Assist you in defining your academic and life goals.<\/li> \t<li>Help you create an educational plan that is consistent with those goals.<\/li> \t<li>Assist you in understanding curriculum, major and degree requirements for graduation, as well as university policies and procedures.<\/li> \t<li>Provide you with information about campus and community resources and refer you to those resources as appropriate.<\/li> \t<li>Monitor your progress toward graduation and completion of requirements.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Faculty advisors mentor students in the major and assist them in maximizing their development in the program. You will begin working with a faculty advisor when you declare your major. Faculty advisors are an important partner and will:<\/p> <ul> \t<li>Help you\u00a0understand major requirements and course offerings in the department.\u00a0<\/li> \t<li>Explain opportunities for internships and undergraduate research and guide you in obtaining those experiences.<\/li> \t<li>Serve as an excellent resource as you consider potential graduate programs and career paths in your field.<\/li> <\/ul> <p>Students are encouraged to meet with both their college advisor and faculty advisor at least once each semester. Appointments are available in-person, by phone or by video.\u00a0<\/p> <p>Currently enrolled students should use the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.navigate.eab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Navigate360 website<\/a>\u00a0to make an appointment with your assigned advisor or call (414) 229-4654 if you do not currently have an assigned Letters &amp; Science advisor.\u00a0Prospective students who haven't enrolled in classes yet should call (414) 229-7711 or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:let-sci@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\">let-sci@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/advisingtext>\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" \r\ndata-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\">\r\n    <!-- wp:uwm-blocks\/accordion-item {\"title\":\"Get Advising\"} -->\r\n    \r\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Get Advising<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\">\r\n    <div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\r\n        <!-- wp:list {\"className\":\"is-style-Default \"} -->\r\n<ul class=\"is-style-Default\">\r\n    <li><strong>\r\n    Currently enrolled majors with questions about general degree \r\n    requirements?<\/strong> Make an appointment with your assigned Letters & Science \r\n    College Advisor through <a class=\"uwm-c-link--external\" \r\n     href=\"https:\/\/uwm.guide.eab.com\/\" \r\n    target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Navigate<\/a> \r\n    or email your advisor.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>\r\n        Currently enrolled majors with questions about the major \r\n        specifically?<\/strong> Email your faculty advisor or the \r\n        department directly.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Currently enrolled 51ÁÔÆæ \r\n        students not yet in the College of Letters & Science?<\/strong> \r\n        Email <a href=\"mailto:ls-advising@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" \r\n        rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ls-advising@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n    <li><strong>Haven\u2019t started classes yet at 51ÁÔÆæ?<\/strong> \r\n        Email our admissions counselor at \r\n        <a href=\"mailto:let-sci@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" \r\n        rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">let-sci@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/div><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:uwm-blocks\/accordion-item -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:uwm-blocks\/accordion-item {\"title\":\"Letters \\u0026amp; Science Degree Requirements\"} -->\r\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Letters & Science Degree Requirements<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">In addition to the requirements for the \r\nmajor (in the\u00a0<em>Requirements\u00a0<\/em>tab of this page), students must \r\nfulfill a number of other requirements. Students must take a minimum \r\nof 120 credits to graduate. These can be thought of as falling into \r\none of three \"buckets:\" major, general requirements, and electives, \r\nwhich is where a minor could fall. Many classes fall into more than \r\none bucket at the same time. This is why it is important to talk to \r\nyour advisor, so you can take advantage of those double-counting \r\nopportunities.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"is-style-default uwm-c-link\\u002d\\u002dexternal\"} -->\r\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">For more details \r\nand a visual guide to the content in each bucket, \r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/advising\/degree-requirements\/\">\r\n    review our L&S requirements page.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\r\n<!-- \/wp:uwm-blocks\/accordion-item --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"tab-physics-bs-learning-outcomes\" class=\"uwm-p-tabcontent--pane\"><style>\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist tr:nth-child(even) {\n \t\t\t background-color: #f2f2f2\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_footnotes td, .sc_footnotes th, .sc_footnotes table {  border-left: none;\n  border-right: none; padding: 8px;}\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist {\n\t\t\t\tborder-collapse: collapse;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.sc_courselist td, .sc_courselist th {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 1px solid #ddd;\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 8px;\n        min-width: 40px;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\n\t\t\t.hourscol{\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: right;\n\t\t\t}\t\t\t\n\t\t\t.hidden.noscript{\n\t\t\t\tdisplay: none;\n\t\t\t}\t\n\t\n\t.notinpdf{\n\t\tdisplay:none;\n\t}\n\t\t\t.areaheader, .symcol {\n\t\t\t\tfont-weight: bold;\n\t\t\t}\n\t.HU { background-color: #ffce9c; 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