Physics Major-Options I and II
Physics Core Requirements: 26 credits
The prerequisite courses for all courses required in the physics major must be passed with a grade of C or better.
PHYS 131 Calculus-Based Physics I 5 cr.
PHYS 132 Calculus-Based Physics II 5 cr.
PHYS 204 Intermediate Physics Laboratory 1 cr.
PHYS 264 Modern Physics 4 cr.
PHYS 301 Advanced Physics Laboratory I (writing intensive) 3 cr.
PHYS 302 Advanced Physics Laboratory II (writing intensive) 3 cr.
PHYS 311 Electronics: Circuits and Devices 4 cr.
PHYS 485 Capstone Design (writing intensive) 1 cr.
Required Supporting Courses: 20-21 credits
MATH 166 Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 167 Calculus II 4 cr.
MATH 331 Differential Equations 3 cr.
PHYS 211 Scientific Programming 3 cr. or CIDS 162 Programming II 3 cr.
PHYS 361 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I 3 cr. or MATH 268 Calculus III 4 cr.
PHYS 362 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering II 3 cr.
Option I 50 Total Credits
Recommended as preparation for graduate studies in physics or for industrial research.
Physics Major Core 26 credits
Electives in Physics 24 credits
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Option II 36 Total Credits
Recommended for students wanting maximum flexibility for study in other areas.
Physics Major Core 26 credits
Electives in Physics 10 credits
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Electives in Physics
PHYS 279 Introduction to Internships 1 cr.
PHYS 312 Electronics: Linear Integrated Circuits 4 cr.
PHYS 313 Digital Electronics 4 cr.
PHYS 318 Astrophysics 3 cr.
PHYS 324 Acoustics 3 cr.
PHYS 379 Cooperative Education and Internship 3 cr.
PHYS 415 Thermodynamics 3 cr.
PHYS 420 Optics 4 cr.
PHYS 426 Nuclear and Particle Physics 4 cr.
PHYS 427 Condensed Matter Physics 4 cr.
PHYS 441 Classical Mechanics 4 cr.
PHYS 442 Electricity and Magnetism 4 cr.
PHYS 465 Quantum Mechanics 4 cr.