Recommended sequence of courses for the B.A. degree in Physics:
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Fall | PHY 113 | General Physics I With Calculus | 4 sh |
| MTH 121 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 sh |
Spring | PHY 114 | General Physics II With Calculus | 4 sh |
| MTH 221 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 sh |
Sophomore year: |
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Fall | PHY 213 | Introduction to Modern Physics | 4 sh |
| MTH 321 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 4 sh |
Spring | PHY 281 | Mathematical Methods (*) | 2 sh |
| PHY 282 | Introduction to Statistical Physics (*) | 2 sh |
Junior/Senior year: |
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Fall | PHY 311 | Classical Electrodynamics | 4 sh |
| PHY | Elective (*) | 4 sh |
Spring | PHY 312 | Electricity, Magnetism, and Field Theory | 4 sh |
| PHY | Elective (*) | 4 sh |
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Fall | PHY 301 | Classical Mechanics and Dynamical Systems | 4 sh |
| PHY | Elective (*) | 4 sh |
Spring | PHY 411 | Quantum Mechanics | 4 sh |
| PHY | Elective (*) | 4 sh |
TOTAL PHYSICS-CORE CREDIT REQUIREMENT | 40 sh | ||
(*) -- Indicates recommended courses that are not required for the degree.
Recommended sequence of courses for the B.S. degree in Physics:
Freshman year: |
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Fall | PHY 113 | General Physics I With Calculus | 4 sh |
| MTH 121 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 sh |
Spring | PHY 114 | General Physics II With Calculus | 4 sh |
| MTH 221 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 sh |
Sophomore year: |
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Fall | PHY 213 | Introduction to Modern Physics | 4 sh |
| MTH 321 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 4 sh |
Spring | PHY 281 | Mathematical Methods (*) | 2 sh |
| PHY 282 | Introduction to Statistical Physics (*) | 2 sh |
Junior/Senior year: |
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Fall year I | PHY 311 | Classical Electrodynamics | 4 sh |
| PHY | Elective (*) | 4 sh |
Spring year I | PHY 312 | Electricity, Magnetism, and Field Theory | 4 sh |
| PHY | Elective (*) | 4 sh |
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Fall year II | PHY 301 | Classical Mechanics and Dynamical Systems | 4 sh |
| PHY | Elective (*) | 4 sh |
Spring year II | PHY 411 | Quantum Mechanics | 4 sh |
| PHY | Elective (*) | 4 sh |
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Fall or Spring | PHY 491 | Research Experience | 1 sh |
| PHY 302 and/or | Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 4 sh |
| PHY 412 and/or | Relativity and Cosmology | 4 sh |
| PHY 471 | Special Topics in Physics | 4 sh |
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At some point during the course of study | Competence in computer programming must be demonstrated. |
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TOTAL PHYSICS-CORE CREDIT REQUIREMENT | 45 sh | ||
(*) -- Indicates recommended courses that are not required for the degree.
Please talk to your advisor and consult the catalog for further information and updates.
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