Requirements for the Major (60 credits)

I. Core (48 credits)

Complete all of the following:

• course - University Physics I

• course - University Physics II

• course - Modern Physics

• course - Electronics

• course - Mechanics

• course - Advanced Physics Laboratory I [WRMJ] OR course - Advanced Physics Laboratory II [WRMJ]

• course/course - Mathematical Methods in Physics

• course - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

• course - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

• course - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

• course - Differential Equations

• course - Introduction to Computer Science in JavaScript OR course - Introduction to Computer Science in Python OR course - Object Oriented Programming in Java

II. Electives (12 credits)

Complete 12 credits, selected from the following:

• course - Advanced Physics Laboratory I OR course - Advanced Physics Laboratory II (Students may take the second Advanced Lab as an elective)

• course - Introduction to Elementary Particles

• course - Advanced Topics in Physics

• course - Electrodynamics

• course - Optics

• course - Thermal Physics

• course - Quantum Mechanics

Note: At least 4 Elective credits must be fulfilled by course, course, OR course.

III. Optional

course and course will NOT count towards the Physics Major or Minor.

• course - Independent Study/Research in Physics

• course - Independent Study in Physics

Notes

For students also majoring in Mathematics, course, course, course, course, and 8 additional intermediate- or upper-level credits may count for both Majors.

course, course, and course are essential for students intending to attend graduate school in Physics. Additional Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, and independent study are recommended after consultation with one’s advisor.