I. Core (42 credits)

• PHYS 150 - University Physics I
• PHYS 160 - University Physics II
• PHYS 250 - Modern Physics
• PHYS 255 - Electronics
• PHYS 301 - Mechanics

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• PHYS 304 - Advanced Physics Laboratory I

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• PHYS 305 - Advanced Physics Laboratory II

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• PHYS 400 - Physics Seminar

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• MATH 150 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
• MATH 151 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
• MATH 250 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
• MATH 315 - Differential Equations

II. Electives (12 credits)

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

• PHYS 321 - Mathematical Physics
• PHYS 329 - Advanced Topics in Physics
• PHYS 331 - Optics
• PHYS 332 - Thermal Physics
• PHYS 330 - Electrodynamics
• PHYS 360 - Quantum Mechanics
• PHYS 366 - Computational Modeling of Neural Systems
• PHYS 373 - Advanced Topics in Engineering

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• 4 credits from PHYS-2XX or higher, or other courses as indicated in the below list

• PHYS 229 - Special Topics in Physics
• PHYS 265 - Energy and Environment
• PHYS 270 - Principles of Engineering
• PHYS 273 - Topics in Engineering

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• CSCI 235 - Quantum Computing

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• 4 credits from PHYS-1XX or higher

• PHYS 101 - Introductory Astronomy - The Solar System
• PHYS 102 - Introductory Astronomy - Stars, Galaxies, and the Cosmos
• PHYS 103 - How Things Work
• PHYS 104 - Physics in Modern Medicine
• PHYS 105 - Building and Programming Robots

Notes

For students also majoring in Mathematics, PHYS 150 , MATH 150 , MATH 151 , MATH 250 , and eight additional intermediate- or upper-level credits may count for both majors.

Students must consult with the Physics department when deciding between Physics B.S. and Physics B.A. degrees.