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Physics Major

Requirements for the Major

Required Courses

CHE 131General Chemistry-I

4
OR
CHE 135Accelerated General Chemistry

4
 
MAT 165Modern Calculus-I

3
MAT 185Modern Calculus-II

3
MAT 235Modern Calculus-III

3
MAT 360Differential Equations

3
PHY 210General Physics-I

4
PHY 230General Physics-II

4
PHY 240Oscillations and Waves

3
PHY 310Modern Physics-I

4
PHY 320Modern Physics-II

4
PHY 340Advanced Mechanics

4
PHY 350Advanced Electricity and Magnetism

4
 
PHY 300Introduction to Electronics

4
OR
PHY 380Optics

4
 
PHY
One additional PHY course numbered 300 or higher

3

Note: First-year students interested in taking physics courses and perhaps majoring in physics, chemistry, or chemical physics should consult a member of the Physics Program before beginning the fall term of their first year for proper placement in either PHY 110 or PHY 210. Other students registering for 100-or 200-level physics courses should do likewise.

It is strongly recommended that a student considering graduate study in physics take PHY 370, PHY 380, and PHY 399.

CHE 131, PHY 210 and PHY 230, and MAT 360 should be completed by the end of the sophomore year if a student expects to complete the major in the normal four-year period.