Physics B.S.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | MTH 131 (4) |
| Natural Science | CHM 101 (4) |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | EPS 202 (4) |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | EPS 201 (4) |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | 3 |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| EPS 101 – General Physics I w/ Lab | 4 |
| EPS 102 – General Physics II w/ Lab | 4 |
| EPS 131 – Intro to Engineering | 1 |
| EPS 201 – Intro to Modern Physics w/ Lab | 4 |
| EPS 202 – Electronics w/ Lab | 4 |
| EPS 221 – Scientific Programming | 3 |
| EPS 301 – Mechanics | 3 |
| EPS 302 – Electromagnetism | 3 |
| EPS 401 – Classical Dynamics | 3 |
| EPS 430 – Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EPS 448 – Applied Quantum Physics | 3 |
| EPS 495/496 – Research OR EPS 450 – Internship | 6 |
| MTH 131 – Calc & Analytical Geometry I | 4 |
| MTH 132 – Calc & Analytical Geometry II | 4 |
| MTH 223 – Calc & Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| MTH 304 – Differential Equations | 3 |
| MTH 318 – Topics in Applied Math | 3 |
| CHM 101 – General Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 |
| CHM 102 – General Chemistry II w/ Lab | 4 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
- PHY major fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning and Natural Science Cores, as well as the Intensive Writing II and Oral Communication Proficiencies.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| MTH 131 | Calc & Analytical Geom. I (Quant. Reasoning) | 4 |
| EPS 101 | General Physics w/ Lab | 4 |
| EPS 131 | Intro to Engineering | 1 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| MTH 132 | Calc & Analytical Geometry II | 4 | |
| EPS 102 | General Physics II w/ Lab | 4 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 18 | 34 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| MTH 223 | Calc & Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| EPS 201 | Intro to Modern Physics w/ Lab (Oral Communication) | 4 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 18 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| MTH 304 | Differential Equations | 3 | |
| EPS 301 | Mechanics | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 16 | 34 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 318 | Topics in Applied Math | 3 |
| EPS 221 | Scientific Programming | 3 |
| CHM 101 | General Chemistry I w/ Lab (Natural Science) | 4 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS 202 | Electronics w/ Lab (Intensive Writing II) | 4 | |
| EPS 430 | Thermodynamics | 3 | |
| CHM 102 | General Chemistry II w/ Lab | 4 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 17 | 33 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPS 302 | Electromagnetism | 3 |
| EPS 401 | Classical Dynamics | 3 |
| EPS 495 or 450 | Research or Internship | 3 |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS 448 | Applied Quantum Physics | 3 | |
| EPS 496 or 450 | Research or Internship | 3 | |
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| 15 | 30 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 131 | ||
