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Program Details

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.S. Degree In Physics Sample

YEAR ONE
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
ENG 101 3 MAT 162 4
MAT 161 4 PHY 202 4
PED 101 2 BASIC STUDIES* 9
PHY 201 4
BASIC STUDIES* 3
TOTAL 16 17
Summer Session I CH Summer Session 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
MAT 261 4 ENG 201 3
PHY 311 4 MAT 335 3
PHY 321 3 MAT 361 3
PHY 335 4 PHY 300 2
PHY 322 3
BASIC STUDIES* 3
TOTAL 15 17
Summer Session I CH Summer Session II CH
BASIC STUDIES* 6 ELECTIVES 6
TOTAL 6 6
YEAR THREE
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
PHY 400 2 PHY 412 3
PHY 411 3 PHY 455 3
PHY 444 4 PHY 495 1
ELECTIVES 8 ELECTIVES 9
TOTAL 17 16

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

TOTAL: 124 HOURS

Four Year B.S. Degree In Physics Sample

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
CHM 101 4 CHM 102 4
ENG 101 3 MAT 161� 4
MAT 115 3 BASIC STUDIES* 9
PED 101 2
BASIC STUDIES* 3
TOTAL 15 17
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
ENG 201 3 MAT 261 4
MAT 162 4 PHY 202 4
PHY 201 4 ELECTIVE 3
BASIC STUDIES* 6 BASIC STUDIES* 6
TOTAL 17 17
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
MAT 361 3 MAT 335 3
PHY 311 4 PHY 300 2
PHY 321 3 PHY 322 3
PHY 335 4 ELECTIVES 6
TOTAL 14 14
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
PHY 400 2 PHY 412 3
PHY 411 3 PHY 455 3
PHY 444 4 PHY 495 1
ELECTIVES 5 ELECTIVES 9
TOTAL 14 16

� Students who qualify to enroll in MAT 161 the first semester of the freshman year are advised to take the PHY 201-202 sequence in the freshman year. Students not prepared for MAT 115 may enroll in MAT 111-112 and postpone the calculus sequence until the sophomore year.

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

TOTAL: 124 HOURS

Five Year B.S. Degree (3 and 2 Physics/ECE) Sample

FRESHMAN YEAR (UNCW)
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
ENG 101 3 ENG 201 3
MAT 161 4 MAT 162 4
PHY 201 4 PHY 202 4
CHM 101 4 CHM 102 4
TOTAL 15 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR (UNCW)
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
E 115** 1 ECE 109** 3
MAT 361 3 BS (Foreign Language) 3
PHY 321 3 MAT 261 4
PHY 335 4 PHY 322 3
ECE 200 3 BS-HS Elective (History) 3
BS-HS Elective (Social Sci.) 3
TOTAL 17 16
JUNIOR YEAR (UNCW)
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
PHY 311 4 PHY 495 1
PHY 444 4 PHY 455 3
PHY 411 3 PHY 412 3
PHY 400 2 ECE 212** 3
ECE 209 3 BS (Soc.Sci.)-HS (Econ) 3
Bio. Sci.-STS Elec. (BIO150) 3
TOTAL 16 16
JUNIOR YEAR (NCSU)
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
ECE 211 4 ECE 301 4
ECE 220 3 ECE 302 4
ST 371 3 ENG 331 3
MAT 405 3 BS(FineArts)HS(Per.arts)Elec 3
BS-HS Elective (Literature) 3 COM 110 3
TOTAL 16 17
SENIOR YEAR (NCSU)
Fall Semester CH Spring Semester CH
BS(PAR)-HS(Other) Elective 3 ECE 480 4
ECE Level 1 Elective 3 ECE Elective 3
ECE Level 1 Elective 3 ECE Elective 3
ECE Level 1 Elective 3 ECE Elective 3
ECE Level 2 Elective 3 Approved Tech. Elective 3
PE 10* 1 PE Elective 1
ECE 380 1 17
TOTAL 16 17

Notes: PHY 411 & 412 substitute for ECE 303, and PHY 321 & 322 substitute for statics under the approved elective category. ECE 200 substitutes for PHY 300.

** NCSU distance education course

TOTAL: 161 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.
  • 40,000-square-foot expansion of Randall Library is planned

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