Requirements for the Major (52 credits)

I. Core (40 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 OR course - Advanced Physics Laboratory II

• course - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

• course - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

• course - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

• course - Differential Equations

II. Electives (12 credits)

Complete 12 credits, selected from the following:

4 credits from PHYS-3XX (excluding independent studies)

• course - Mathematical Physics

• course - Advanced Topics in Physics

• course - Optics

• course - Thermal Physics

• course - Electrodynamics

• course - Quantum Mechanics

• course - Computational Modeling of Neural Systems

• course - Advanced Topics in Engineering

4 credits from PHYS-2XX or higher

• course - Energy and Environment

• course - Principles of Engineering

• course - Topics in Engineering

• course - Quantum Computing

4 credits from PHYS-1XX or higher

• course - Introductory Astronomy - The Solar System

• course - How Things Work

Notes

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

Students must consult with the Physics department when deciding between program and program degrees.