Academic Options

ACADEMIC ADVISORS

If you have questions about the Astronomy & Physics program, contact the Academic Advisors for the College of Arts and Sciences David House (907-786-4378) or Jordan Couture (907-786-4710).

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are strongly encouraged.

Major

UAA currently does not offer a specific major in physics. Students interested in studying physics at UAA can either:

(a) construct their own study program through the Interdisciplinary Studies Baccalaureate degreee, or
(b) obtain a Natural Science Baccalaureate degree.

Minor

Students majoring in another subject who wish to minor in physics must complete the following requirements:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
PHYS A211	General Physics I	3
PHYS A211L	General Physics I Laboratory	1
PHYS A212	General Physics II	3
PHYS A212L	General Physics II Laboratory	1
PHYS A303	Modern Physics	3
Upper-division physics electives		7
Students may also select one of the courses listed below:
ME A408	Mechanical Vibrations
ME A442	Advanced Fluid Mechanics
EE A324L	Electromagnetics Laboratory II
Total		18

A minimum of 18 credits is required for the minor.