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This grid shows the Physics and Mathematics requirements only. You will also need to fill the college's general education requirements as well. Be sure to speak to your advisor or a member of the Physics Department to confirm your schedule See the course catalog for more detailed information. |
Physics Major Course Grid |
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| First Year | PHYS 130: Physics I MATH 151: Calculus I |
PHYS 132: Physics II MATH 152: Calculus II |
All Physics and Dual degree students should complete Physics I and Physics I during their first year. |
| Second Year | PHYS 134: Physics III PHYS 208: Classical Mechanics and/or PHYS 210: Circuit Analysis and/or PHYS 190: Digital Electronics MATH 253: Calculus III or MATH 254: Differential Equations or MATH 241: Linear Algebra |
PHYS 208: Classical Mechanics and/or PHYS 280: Introduction to Modern Physics and/or PHYS 303: Electricity and Magnetism MATH 253:Calculus III or MATH 254: Differential Equations or MATH 241: Linear Algebra |
Students should take Physics III in the Fall of their second year. The other courses may be taken in either semester. See yearly course offerings for details on which courses will be offered during the fall and spring semesters. |
| Third Year | PHYS 303: Electricity and Magnetism |
PHYS 315L : Advanced
Laboratory Physics elective(s) PHYS 350: Science Seminar |
Students should take Physics 303 and Physics 310 during their third year. Four semesters of Science Seminar are required. Dual Degree students need only two semesters. Physics electives are on a rotating schedule. Be sure to see the course schedule for what courses are being offered each semester. |
| Fourth Year | PHYS
420: Senior Project Physics elective(s) PHYS 350: Science Seminar |
Physics elective(s) PHYS 350: Science Seminar |
Senior projects should be started in the fall semester. |