Required for all students at the University. These have changed for students admitted after Fall 2010. See the liberal education requirements website and talk with your college academic adviser to ensure you are fulfilling all requirements.

For physics majors, two of the 7 liberal education requirements (Mathematical Thinking and Physical Science) are already covered in the core courses listed above. This leaves 16 credits in Arts/Humanities (3 cr.); Biological Science, which must include lab or field experience (4 cr.); Historical Perspective (3 cr.); Literature (3 cr.); and Social Sciences (3 cr.).

Designated Themes: Each student must take at least three credits in each of the five designated themes: Civic Life and Ethics, Diversity and Social Justice in the United States, The Environment, Global Perspectives, and Technology and Society. Note that many of the courses satisfying a theme requirement will also satisfy one of the liberal education requirements. Others can be counted under the free elective category below.

First-year writing requirement: WRIT 1301 or WRIT 1401 (4 cr.)

Additional free electives in either major or non-major areas. These count towards the total credit requirement for graduation (10-14 cr.)