What You Need for a Physics Major
A minimum of 15 courses in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are required for a major in Physics.
Nine Courses in Physics:
- Light and Relativity (160)
- General Physics I, II (201, 202)
- Electronics (160)
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics (305)
- Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics (314) or Optics (318)
- Classical Mechanics I (361)
- Quantum Mechanics (410)
- Senior Project (490)
Four Courses in Mathematics:
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Calculus I, II, III (121, 122, 221)
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Differential Equations (311)
Two Courses in Chemistry:
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General Chemistry I, II (107, 108) or Accelerated General Chemistry (109)
Recommended for Freshmen Interested in Using the Observatory:
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General Astronomy (163)
Students Considering Graduate Work in Physics Also Should Take:
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Advanced Classical Mechanics (362)
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Electricity and Magnetism I, II (401, 402)
In addition, the following advanced mathematics courses are suggested:
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Linear Algebra
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Complex Variables
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Partial Differential Equations
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