B.S. in Physics

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Program: Physics
See Also: Department of Physics and Astronomy

Program Information

The Department of Physics and Astronomy carries out research activities in a broad area, covering the range from constituents of matter at the subatomic and nuclear levels to the formation and evolution of active galaxies. Our CHARA Array Telescope on Mt Wilson is now operational and can be remotely controlled from Atlanta.  Students may pursue the general program as outlined here or pursue a concentration for more specialized knowledge.  If a student elects to take a concentration, it is necessary to consult with the undergraduate advisor.

Suggested Schedule of Courses

This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the current catalog.

This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement – contact your advisement office or visit the Department’s web site if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements.  Also see the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.

Students may choose to attend a summer term to reduce their course load during fall or spring semesters but still stay on track to graduate in four years.

Take Phys 1000 in your first Fall semester.  This course is also helpful to non-majors who wish to explore this field.

Senior Year

Senior Milestones:

• Students must have 39 hours at GSU taken at the 3000/4000 level for residency, and complete 120 hours required for graduation.

* This course will fulfill the CTW requirement.