Major

Physics Major Requirements

Required Courses:


  • PHY 121 General Physics I
  • PHY 122 General Physics II
  • PHY 213 Modern Physics
  • PHY 216 Analog & Digital Circuits
  • PHY 241or PHY 242 Thermal & Statistical Physics
  • PHY 319 Analytical Mechanics
  • PHY 329 Electromagnetism
  • PHY 450 CUE: Advanced Projects
  • One other course numbered between PHY 200 and PHY 399 in the department.
  • MTH 121 Calculus I
  • MTH 122 Calculus II

Two additional courses in mathematics chosen from:
  • MTH 223 Calculus III
  • MTH 226 Linear Algebra
  • MTH 227 Differential Equations
  

Students interested in graduate work in physics or engineering will be encouraged to elect additional physics and mathematics courses.