Physics (BS)
Nadine Gergel-Hackett
Mary Baldwin University offers a minor in Physics and a major in collaboration with our consortium school Washington & Lee University (W&L) in Lexington, Virginia.
A student pursuing the major is required to have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 and have an average GPA for at least 3 physics courses taken at Mary Baldwin of at least 3.7 prior to registering for any courses at W&L. The student is also expected to provide their own transportation to W&L.
Requirements for the Major in Physics
Electricity and Magnetism*
Newtonian Mechanics*
Quantum Mechanics*
Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering*
Modern Physics*
Optics*
*Courses offered at Washington & Lee University
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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
41
Additional courses required as prerequisites for completion of the above include:
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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
19
Total credits:
41