The physics program is guided by five physicists offering areas of specialization in general physics, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, special relativity, quantum mechanics, mathematical physics, theoretical physics, and electronics. Most of the curricula in the College of Sciences require physics courses. This means that about 1,100 students in the college take two to four courses in physics. In addition, the physics program offers courses in electronics and physics in support of the computer science program. Also a secondary education science-physics degree is offered through the College of Education.
 

PHYSICS TOTAL HOURS: 129
FRESHMAN YEAR Chemistry 121, 121L, 124, 124L Computer Science 140 English 105, 115 Mathematics 221, 222 Social Sciences (Anthropology or Economics)1 Biology  History 105, 106, 145 or 146	Sem. Hrs. 8 3 6 8 3 3 3 34	SOPHOMORE YEAR English 205, 206, 207, 215, or 216 German or French 101, 102 Mathematics 254 Mathematics (200 level or above) Physics 220, 261, 261L, 262, 262L Social Sciences (Political Science or Psychology)1	Sem. Hrs. 3 6 3 3 12   3 30
JUNIOR YEAR Chemistry 303 English 205, 206, 207, 215, or 216 Mathematics 223, 355 Physics 325, 335, 365 Physics (300 or 400 level)  Communications 135	Sem. Hrs. 4 3 7 9 6 3 32	SENIOR YEAR Mathematics (300 or 400 level) Physics 326, 462, 463, 475 Physics (300 or 400 level) Physics (400 level) Sciences 485 Social Sciences (Geography or Sociology)1 Humanities (Dance, Drama, Fine Arts, Music)1	Sem. Hrs. 3 8 9 6 1 3 3 33

^{1See "General Degree Requirements" LSU in Shreveport Catalog for restrictions}

Physics Minor: The student who chooses to minor in physics must take 24 hours consisting of the following courses: 12 hours of PHYS 261, 261L, 262, 262L, 220; and 12 hours of PHYS electives.

Electronics Minor: The student choosing to minor in electronics must take 22 hours of physics consisting of PHYS 251, 252, 120, 220, 320, 420, and 495.