Physics Transfer Degree Program Bachelor of Science

Total Credit Hours: 128

Major Credit Hours: 47

The Physics Transfer Degree Program requirements include an associate’s degree in Electronics from an approved community college or in Non-Destructive Evaluation from Moraine Valley Community College.

Degree Requirements

I. Core Courses (47)

13-200Calculus I

4

13-201Calculus II

4

13-250Calculus III

4

13-300Differential Equations

4

17-210General Physics I

3

17-211General Physics I Lab

1

17-215General Physics II

3

17-216General Physics II Lab

1

17-218General Physics III

3

17-219General Physics III Lab

1

17-300Mechanics

4

17-310Electricity and Magnetism

4

17-340Modern Physics

4

17-400Advanced Experimental Physics Lab

4

70-200Introduction to Computer Science

3

If any of the Calculus or General Physics courses have been successfully completed at the community college, they need not be repeated at Lewis.

II. The advanced writing requirement is satisfied for Physics majors by successful completion of Modern Physics (17-340) and Advanced Experimental Physics Lab (17-400).

III. For General Education requirements for transfer students, see the Chair.