Dr. Lei Guo
Professor of Physics; Chair of the Department of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 257
- lguo
@university.alkimi.ai
Additional Undergraduate Majors • BS Degree
Physics (BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Physics covers mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics, and thermal physics to prepare students for technical careers and graduate study.
Curriculum Structure
Program Overview & Learning Outcomes
The Bachelor of Science in Physics covers mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics, and thermal physics to prepare students for technical careers and graduate study.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the baccalaureate curriculum, graduates will:
- Apply advanced classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics to model and solve complex physical phenomena.
- Design and conduct sophisticated laboratory experiments, utilizing modern instrumentation, error analysis, and computational data acquisition.
- Formulate mathematical and computational solutions to physical problems using multivariable calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and Python programming.
- Communicate complex theoretical concepts and empirical research findings effectively in written technical reports and oral presentations.
Prerequisite Progression Chain
Physics Sequence: PHYS 121 → PHYS 122 → PHYS 221 → PHYS 330 / PHYS 410 / PHYS 420.
Mechanics and Fields: PHYS 121 → PHYS 310; PHYS 122 → PHYS 320.
Mathematical Sequence: MATH 140 → MATH 141 → MATH 240 / MATH 250 → MATH 340.
Undergraduate Catalog
65 Major Credits
Total degree requirement: 120 credits including Alkimi Core and electives.
Academic Department
Advising questions: Academic Advising Center
- Location
- Lovell Hall 101
- Phone
- (555) 555-0158
Required Coursework
Major Requirements (65 Credits)
Sample Degree Roadmap
Four-Year Graduation Plan (120 Credits)
A representative semester-by-semester sequence fulfilling the Alkimi Core (40 credits), major requirements (65 credits), and elective coursework.
Year 1 Fall Term
Semester 1
PHYS 121 (4), MATH 140 (4), CS 150 (4), FYS 101 (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 1 Spring Term
Semester 2
PHYS 122 (4), MATH 141 (4), CHEM 101 (4), ENGL 101 (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 2 Fall Term
Semester 3
PHYS 221 (4), MATH 240 (4), MATH 250 (3), ENGL 102 (3), Core Social Science (3) = 17 cr
Total: 17 cr
Year 2 Spring Term
Semester 4
MATH 340 (3), Core Social Science (3), Core Humanities (3), Core Arts (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 3 Fall Term
Semester 5
PHYS 310 (4), PHYS 330 (3), Core Humanities (3), Core Global Perspectives (3), Elective (3) = 16 cr
Total: 16 cr
Year 3 Spring Term
Semester 6
PHYS 320 (4), PHYS 420 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3), Elective (2) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 4 Fall Term
Semester 7
PHYS 410 (4), PHYS Elective 1 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3) = 13 cr
Total: 13 cr
Year 4 Spring Term
Semester 8
PHYS 490 (3), PHYS Elective 2 (3), CORE 400 (2), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3) = 14 cr
Total: 14 cr
Instruction & Mentorship
Department Faculty
Learn alongside distinguished scholars, active researchers, and dedicated classroom mentors.
Dr. Shreya Sethi
Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 301
- ssethi
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. William Thorne
Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 410
- wthorne
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Burak Aydin
Associate Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 263
- baydin
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Andre Boyd
Associate Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 261
- aboyd
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Daisuke Inoue
Associate Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 269
- dinoue
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Isabel Maldonado
Associate Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 259
- imaldonado
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Chidi Okoro
Associate Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 412
- cokoro
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Joon Song
Associate Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 267
- jsong
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Arnel Aquino
Assistant Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 277
- aaquino
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Quang Dang
Assistant Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 273
- qdang
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Jill Hendricks
Assistant Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 271
- jhendricks
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Yuki Ogawa
Teaching Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 265
- yogawa
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Megan Hollander
Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics; Director of Introductory Physics Laboratories
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 414
- mhollander
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Harish Pillai
Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 307
- hpillai
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Reginald Robinson
Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 305
- rrobinson
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Francesca Warner
Assistant Teaching Professor of Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 303
- fwarner
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Tamika Woods
Lecturer in Physics
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 275
- twoods
@university.alkimi.ai