Physics Major with Biomedical Concentration - Bachelor of Science (BS)
(All colleges, excluding teacher certification programs)
52 credits (74 total credits including MTH and CHM)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| A minimum of 28 credits of physics courses including: | ||
| PHY 203 | General Physics I 1 | 4 |
| or PHY 103 | Fundamental Physics I | |
| PHY 204 | General Physics II 1 | 4 |
| or PHY 104 | Fundamental Physics II | |
| PHY 305 | Introduction to Thermodynamics and Waves | 3 |
| PHY 306 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHY 311 | Experimental Physics | 2 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 12 additional credits of physics courses at the 300/400-level 2,3 | 12 | |
| Required courses outside physics | ||
| A minimum of 24 credits outside physics, including the following required courses: | ||
| STAT 145 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT 245 | Probability and Statistics | |
| MTH 310 | Calculus III: Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 5-8 | |
| Fundamental Organic Chemistry and Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry Theory I and Organic Chemistry Theory II and Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry Theory I and Organic Chemistry Theory II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| BIO 312 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 313 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Select additional electives in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and/or microbiology at the 300/400-level 3 | 3-6 | |
| Total Credits | 52 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite coursework | ||
| MTH 207 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 208 | Calculus II | 4 |
| BIO 105 | General Biology | 4 |
| CHM 103 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM 104 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
All students must complete the general education, college core, major/minor, and university degree requirements to qualify for a degree. All enrolled students have access to a degree audit to track all of these requirements.
Baccalaureate degree requirements
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science degrees must accomplish the following:
- Fulfill the Core General Education Requirements (CGER).
- Complete the courses prescribed by the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee for the degree desired in the respective school or college.
- Earn a minimum of 120 semester credits with at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA.1, 2
- At least 40 credits must be earned in 300/400 level courses. Transfer courses earned or transferred at the 300/400 level apply to this requirement.
- Complete major and minor requirements with at least a 2.00 GPA1, 2 in each major and minor (and concentration or emphasis, if selected).
- A minimum of 30 semester credits in residence at UWL is required for graduation. (See undergraduate resident requirement.)
- Submit an application for graduation via the "Submit Intent to Graduate" link in the WINGS Student Center as soon as the student has registered for his or her final semester or summer term in residence. December and winter intersession graduates should apply by May 1. May and summer graduates should apply by December 1.
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Grade point average requirements for some programs will be considerably higher than 2.00. Re-entering students may be required to earn credits in excess of the 120 needed for graduation in any curriculum to replace credits earned in courses in which the content has changed substantially in recent years. Each case will be judged on its own merit.
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The grade point average recorded at the time the degree is awarded will not be affected by future enrollment.
No degree will be awarded unless all requirements are fulfilled and recorded within 30 days after the official ending date of each term.
Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (second major, minor, etc.). Also, this sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan, and some courses may not be offered every term. Review the course descriptions or the class timetable for course offering information.
The sample degree plans represented in this catalog are intended for first-year students entering UWL in the fall term. Students should use their degree audit and work closely with their advisor(s) and college dean's office to ensure declaration and completion of all requirements in a timely manner.
Core General Education Program
The Core General Education Requirement (CGER) is the common educational experience for all undergraduates at UWL. Sample degree plans include CGER placeholders to ensure completion of the core general education requirements. The CGER category listed in parentheses indicated the recommended course to help complete CGER and the program requirements. Transferred courses may alter the plan. Courses may be rearranged to fit the needs or recommendations of the student’s program of study. CGER courses may be taken during winter term (January between the semesters) and summer to reduce the course load during regular terms (fall and spring). Students should consult with their advisor and/or the college academic services director in their college/school for assistance with course and schedule planning. Refer to the Core General Education Requirements for more specific details.
At least 40 credits of the 120 credits required must be earned at the 300/400-level.
Note: New students and transfer students with less than 12 credits earned are required to take The Eagle Advantage for College Success (UWL 100, 2 cr.) or FYS 100 First-Year Seminar (3 cr.) during one of their first two semesters at UWL.
This sample degree plan does not establish a contractual agreement. It identifies the minimum requirements a student must successfully complete, to qualify for a degree, in a format intended to assist the student in planning their academic career. Actual degree plans may differ.
This major is exempt from the CSH College Core requirement.
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PHY 203 or 103 (CGER NSWL-ES Natural Science & Wellness: Experiential Science)1 | 4 | PHY 204 or 1041 | 4 |
| PHY 497 | 1 | PHY 497 | 1 |
| MTH 207 (CGER MQR-QR Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning: Quantitative Reasoning) | 4 | MTH 208 | 4 |
| ENG 110 (CGER CL-WL Communication & Literacy: Written Literacy) | 3 | CST 110 (CGER CL-SL Communication & Literacy: Spoken Literacy) | 3 |
| CGER HA-AA Humanities & Arts: Arts & Aesthetics | 3 | UWL 100 or FYS 100 (CGER SBS-FS Social & Behavioral Science: Social Foundation for Success) | 2 |
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| PHY 305 | 3 | PHY 306 | 3 |
| MTH 310 | 4 | 300/400-level PHY Elective | 3 |
| BIO 105 | 4 | CHM 103 | 5 |
| CGER SBS-BS Social & Behavioral Science: Social & Behavioral Studies | 3 | CGER CP-CU Civics & Perspective: Communities of the United States | 3 |
| CGER CP-CW Civics & Perspective: Cultures of Our World | 3 | ||
| 17 | 14 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIO 312 | 4 | PHY 311 | 2 |
| CHM 104 | 5 | CHM 300 | 4 |
| STAT 145 or 245 | 4 | CHM 302 | 1 |
| CGER NSW-MBP Natural Science & Wellness: Mind, Body, & Planet | 3 | BIO 313 | 4 |
| University Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIO 315 | 4 | PHY 491 | 1 |
| CGER CL-SWT Communication & Literacy: Stories We Tell | 3 | 300/400-level PHY Elective (i.e. Biophysics) | 3 |
| University Elective 300/400 Level | 3 | 300/400-level PHY Elective | 3 |
| University Elective | 3 | CGER HA-PDU Humanities & Arts: Pasts that Define Us | 3 |
| University Elective | 2 | University Elective 300/400 Level | 3 |
| University Elective | 2 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credits: 120 | |||