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FYG - Physics, Interdisciplinary Science, BS

Physics - Interdisciplinary Science Concentration, BS



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Program Code: 270*/270G
CIP Code: 40.0801

Non-Teaching

General Education Requirements (44 Hours)


PHY 1150  & PHY 1151  or PHY 1103  & PHY 1104  will fulfill Science Inquiry. MAT 1110  fulfills Quantitative Literacy.

Major Requirements (62 Hours)


Not including 12 hours counted in General Education Requirements, above 2.0 major GPA is required for graduation. Major GPA calculation will include all courses taken in the major department, plus any other courses under Major Requirements. Minimum of 18 semester hours of courses taken to fulfill major requirements must be courses offered by Appalachian.

Emphasis Area (24 Hours)


The Interdisciplinary Science emphasis area is made up of courses drawn from one or more disciplines, departments or programs, with a single coherent focus in one of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Medical Physics or Statistics. Students will need to coordinate their emphasis area selection and course options with their departmental advisor.

Minor (Required)


  • Minor is required in your designated emphasis area listed above.

Electives (14 Hours)


Taken to total 120 hours for the degree

Total Required (120 Hours)


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