I. Core (50 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 [WRMJ]

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• PHYS 305 - Advanced Physics Laboratory II [WRMJ]

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• PHYS 321 - Mathematical Physics
• 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

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• CSCI 149 - Introduction to Computer Science in JavaScript

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• CSCI 150 - Introduction to Computer Science in Python

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• CSCI 151 - Object Oriented Programming in Java

II. Electives (12 credits)

• PHYS 304 - Advanced Physics Laboratory I

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• PHYS 305 - Advanced Physics Laboratory II (Students may take the second Advanced Lab as an elective)

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• PHYS 329 - Advanced Topics in Physics
• PHYS 330 - Electrodynamics
• PHYS 331 - Optics
• PHYS 332 - Thermal Physics
• PHYS 360 - Quantum Mechanics
• At least 4 Elective credits must be fulfilled by PHYS 330 , PHYS 332 , OR PHYS 360 .

III. Optional

PHYS 200 and 300 will NOT count towards the Physics Major or Minor.

• PHYS 200 - Independent Study/Research in Physics
• PHYS 300 - Independent Study in Physics

Notes

For students also majoring in Mathematics, PHYS 150   MATH 150 , MATH 151 , MATH 250 , and 8 additional intermediate- or upper-level credits may count for both Majors. 

PHYS 330  and PHYS 360  are essential for students intending to attend graduate school in Physics. Additional Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, and independent study are recommended after consultation with one’s Adviser.