Typical Course of Study
For physics majors who start in the sophomore year
Sometimes, a passion for physics catches a student by surprise, and they don’t start fulfilling the major requirements until their second year. In this case, the following plan will fulfill all requirements for the Standard Physics concentration:
Fall |
Spring |
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YEAR 2 PHYS 101 - General Physics MATH 111 - Calculus I |
YEAR 2 PHYS 102/102H - General Physics MATH 112 - Calculus II |
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YEAR 3 PHYS 201 - Modern Physics PHYS 251 - Experimental Atomic Physics PHYS 256 - Practical Computing MATH 213 - Multivariable Calculus |
YEAR 3 PHYS 208 - Classical Mechanics I PHYS 252 - Electronics I MATH 211 - Linear Algebra PHYS 254 - Introduction to Mathematical Physics |
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YEAR 4 PHYS 313 - 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 - Quantum Physics II |
Degree requirements include all courses in bold, except that PHYS 403 may replace PHYS 303.
Math courses listed in regular font are math courses strongly recommended for all physics majors.
