Jan 04, 2026

2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Suggested Program Plan for Bachelor of Science in Physics

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First Year

Fall Semester

ENGL 1301 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3 ¹
CHEM 1311 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1111 - Fundamentals of Chm Lab Credit Hours: 1
MATH 2413 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
Social and Behavioral Sciences: Approved Core Courses Credit Hours: 3.0

Total 14

Spring Semester

ENGL 1302 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3 ¹
CHEM 1312 - Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1112 - Fundamentals of Chm Lab Credit Hours: 1
MATH 2414 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 2325 - University Physics I (lecture) Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 2125 - University Physics Laboratory I (lab) Credit Hours: 1

Total 15

Second Year

Fall Semester

MATH 2318 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MATH 2415 - Calculus III Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 2326 - University Physics II (lecture) Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 2126 - University Physics Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1
HIST 1301 - The U.S. to 1877 Credit Hours: 3

Total 14

Spring Semester

MATH 3331 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3315 - Modern Physics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3110 - Sem-Adv Lab Analysis Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 3313 - Advanced Laboratory I Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 - The U.S. Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3
Language, Philosophy & Culture: Approved Core Courses Credit Hours: 3.0

Total 16

Third Year

Fall Semester

MATH 3363 - Introduction To PDE Credit Hours: 3
or
MATH 4370 - Mathematics for Physicists Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3214 - Advanced Laboratory II Credit Hours: 2
PHYS 3316 - Quantum Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3309 - Intermediate Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2306 - US and Texas Constitution and Politics Credit Hours: 3

Total 14

Spring Semester

MATH 3364 - Introduction to Complex Analysis Credit Hours: 3
Life and Physical Sciences: Approved Core Courses Credit Hours: 3.0
PHYS 3327 - Thermal Physics Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2305 - US Government: Congress, President, & Courts Credit Hours: 3 or equivalent
Free Elective, Minor Course Credit Hours: 3.0
Creative Arts: Approved Core Courses Credit Hours: 3.0

Total 18

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

PHYS 4321 - Intermediate Electromagnetic Theory I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3312 - Modern Optics Credit Hours: 3 and
PHYS 3112 - Modern Optics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
or
PHYS 4421 - Elec Devices & Applic Credit Hours: 4
Physics Elective (3000- or 4000-level) Credit Hours: 3.0
NSM Capstone Course, Minor or Free Elective Credit Hours: 3.0
Natural Science Approved Course Credit Hours: 3.0

Total 16

Spring Semester

PHYS 4322 - Intermediate Electromagnetic Theory II Credit Hours: 3
Physics Elective (3000- or 4000-level) Credit Hours: 3.0
NSM Capstone Course or Minor or Free Elective Credit Hours: 7.0

Total 13

Note(s):

All students are responsible for the completion of 36 advanced semester hours required for a University of Houston degree.

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