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The sample curricula given here illustrate how all requirements for the specified degree can be fulfilled within the stated time frame. Program flexibility can easily accommodate individual needs and preferences -- see your academic advisor for details.

Three Year B.A. Degree In Physics Sample

YEAR ONE
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
ENG 101 3 MAT 112 3
MAT 110 OR MAT 111 3 PHY 260 3
PED 101 2 BASIC STUDIES* 9
ELECTIVE 3
BASIC STUDIES* 6
TOTAL 17 15
Summer I CH Summer II CH
CHM 101 4 CHM 102 4
BASIC STUDIES* 3 BASIC STUDIES* 3
TOTAL 7 7
YEAR TWO
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
ENG 201 3 MAT 162 4
MAT 161 4 PHY 202 4
PHY 201 4 ELECTIVES 3
ELECTIVE 3 BASIC STUDIES* 6
BASIC STUDIES* 3
TOTAL 17 17
Summer I CH Summer II CH
ELECTIVES 6 ELECTIVES 6
TOTAL 6 6
YEAR THREE
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
PHY 311 4 MAT 261 4
PHY 321 3 PHY 300 2
PHY 335 4 PHY ELECTIVE� 3
ELECTIVES 6 ELECTIVES 6
TOTAL 17 15

* All basic studies courses must be selected in accordance with guidelines specified in the undergraduate catalogue.

� This course must be selected from Physics offerings at the 300 or 400 level.

TOTAL: 124 HOURS

Four Year B.A. Degree In Physics Sample

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
CHM 101 4 CHM 102 4
ENG 101 3 MAT 112� 3
MAT 110 OR MAT 111� 3 PHY 260 3
PED 101 2 BASIC STUDIES* 6
BASIC STUDIES* 3
TOTAL 15 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
ENG 201 3 MAT 162 4
MAT 161 4 PHY 202 4
PHY 201 4 ELECTIVE** 3
ELECTIVE ** 3 BASIC STUDIES* 6
BASIC STUDIES* 3
TOTAL 17 17
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
PHY 311 4 MAT 261 4
PHY 321 3 PHY 300 2
PHY 335 4 ELECTIVES 6
BASIC STUDIES* 3 BASIC STUDIES* 3
TOTAL 14 15
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
PHY ELECTIVE� 3 ELECTIVES 15
ELECTIVES 12
TOTAL 15 15

� May take other higher math according to placement test results. Students who qualify to enroll in MAT 161 the first semester of the freshman year are encouraged to take the PHY 201-202 sequence in the freshman year.

* All basic studies courses must be selected in accordance with guidelines specified in the undergraduate catalogue.

** Students planning to enter the Teacher Education Program should take EDN 200, EDN 203, and PSY 223 in their third and/or fourth semesters.

� This course must be selected from Physics offerings at the 300 or 400 level.

TOTAL: 124 HOURS

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UNCW has become a regular fixture in national rankings of program excellence, student experience, and college value.

  1. Added to U.S. News & World Report magazine’s list of top public national universities in 2020, ranking 96th nationally for 2022
  2. Ranked 19th nationally by U.S. News among best online bachelor’s degree programs
  3. Cited by U.S. News for a “great first-year experience”
  4. Featured on the Princeton Review’s list of Best Southeastern Schools

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UNCW fields eight men’s and 10 women’s NCAA Division I teams.

  • NCAA Public Recognition Awards to eight teams for top 10% academic performance in 2019-20
  • L.A. Laker Devontae Cacok ’19 became first former Seahawk to compete on an NBA championship team in 2020

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A $400 million overhaul of key campus facilities is nearing completion.

  • Veterans Hall completed the health and human services quad and provides expanded support services for military-affiliated students.
  • The new Student Housing Village includes 4 new residence halls including a success center where students can find academic, advising and career assistance; two classrooms and two makerspaces; dining venues on a vibrant market-like street and a connecting path that guides students to Chancellor’s Walk and the academic heart of campus.
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