Typical Course of Study
For physics majors who start in the sophomore year
Fall |
Spring |
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YEAR 2 PHYS 101 - General Physics (required) MATH 111 - Calculus I (recommended) |
YEAR 2 PHYS 102 - General Physics MATH 112 - Calculus II |
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YEAR 3 PHYS 201 - Modern Physics PHYS 251 - Experimental Atomic Physics MATH 213 - Multivariable Calculus PHYS 256 - Practical Computing |
YEAR 3 PHYS 208 - Classical Mechanics I PHYS 252 - Electronics I MATH 211 - Linear Algebra PHYS 301 - Mathematical Methods |
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YEAR 4 PHYS 313 - Introduction to Quantum Physics I PHYS 303 - Classical Mechanics II PHYS 451/495 - Physics/Honors Research MATH 302 - Ordinary Differential Equations |
YEAR 4 PHYS 401 - Electricity and Magnetism I PHYS 314 - Introduction to Quantum Physics II PHYS 452/496-Physics/Honors Research |
Degree requirements include all courses in bold, except that PHYS 403 may replace PHYS 303.
Computing proficiency requirement. PHYS 256 or demonstrated programming ability.
Honors in Physics requires PHYS 303 and PHYS 351, as well as PHYS 314 or PHYS 402.
Math courses listed in regular font are strongly recommended for all physics majors.
Preparation for graduate school. Students expecting to pursue graduate study in physics are strongly encouraged to take all four of the courses marked *. In addition, they should take PHYS 309 - Undergraduate Seminar, PHYS 351 - Electronics II, and PHYS 352 - Experimental Modern Physics, PHYS 256 - Practical Computing, and PHYS 301 - Mathematical Methods. Additional math courses recommended for these students are MATH 417 - Vector Calculus for Scientists and MATH 405 - Complex Analysis.