Martin E. Huber, Randall P. Tagg Undergraduate Physics, as a discipline, is the base on which many other areas of science and engineering rest. Therefore, knowledge of the fundamentals of physics is often required in other programs. The department offers both a course of study fulfilling the Bachelor of Science degree and a wide range of service courses for students majoring in disciplines other than physics.
Students also have the option of choosing a minor in physics.
In the interest of further awareness of scientific issues among the general public, the physics departments of CU-Denver and Metropolitan State College of Denver sponsor Friday afternoon lectures organized by the Natural Philosophy Club and open to the public. Speakers lecture on topics in physics and related sciences at a level intended for general audiences. Those students intending to major in physics should have a high school background that includes trigonometry, advanced algebra, chemistry, and physics, as well as a good preparation in the arts and humanities. Students have an option during their freshman year to overcome some deficiencies in these areas. The Department of Physics offers various programs of study, or tracks, tailored to the specific career goals of its majors.