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:

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.

PHCS - Physics Major (BS)

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