Courses:
- PHYS 101: Introduction to Astronomy (4)
- PHYS 108: Basic Electronics (4)
- PHYS 151, 152: Physical Principles I, II (4, 4)
- PHYS 151L, 152L: Physical Principles I, II Lab (2, 2)
- PHYS 197F: First-Year Seminar - Contribution of Science to Global Issues (4)
Also listed as CHEM 197F.
- PHYS 201, 202: Analytic Physics I, II (4, 4)
- PHYS 201L, 202L: Analytic Physics I, II Lab (2, 2)
- PHYS 250: Special Topic
- PHYS 290: Independent Study (2 or 4)
- PHYS 301: Classical Mechanics (4)
- PHYS 302: Electromagnetism (4)
- PHYS 310: Modern Physics (4)
- PHYS 331, 332: Physical Chemistry I, II (4, 4)
Also listed and described as CHEM 331, 332. - PHYS 331L, 332L: Physical Chemistry I, II Lab (2, 2)
Also listed and described as CHEM 331L and 332L. - PHYS 335: Quantum Mechanics (4)
Also listed as CHEM 335.
- PHYS 390: Independent Study (2 or 4)
- PHYS 399: Internship (4)
- PHYS 470: Physics Research Seminar (4)
- PHYS 480: Senior Thesis (4)
- PHYS 490: Senior Honors Thesis (4, 4)
Requirements for a Major in Physics:
10 courses and their corresponding laboratories (48 credits)
- PHYS 201, 201L: Analytical Physics I, Lab
- PHYS 202, 202L: Analytical Physics II, Lab
- PHYS 301: Classical Mechanics
- PHYS 302: Electromagnetism
- PHYS 310: Modern Physics
- PHYS 331, 331L: Physical Chemistry I, Lab
- PHYS 332, 332L: Physical Chemistry II, Lab
- PHYS 335: Quantum Mechanics
- PHYS 470: Physics Research Seminar
- PHYS 480: Senior Thesis or
- PHYS 490: Senior Honors Thesis
- Proficiency in mathematics is required for all physics major courses. Courses in statistics and computer science are highly recommended. The Short
Term in the senior year is normally devoted to research in physics or a closely related field. Prerequisites for any course may be satisfied by examination.
- A student with a score of 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement Test in physics will receive four credits in physics and may be permitted to enroll in PHYS 201, 202 during their first year. Prospective majors and minors and majors who wish to apply for participation in the Honors Program should consult the chair of the department.
Requirements for a Minor in Physics:
5 courses and the corresponding laboratories (24-28 credits)
Five courses from:
- PHYS 201, 201L: Analytical Physics I, Lab
- PHYS 202, 202L: Analytical Physics II, Lab
- PHYS 301: Classical Mechanics
- PHYS 302: Electromagnetism
- PHYS 310: Modern Physics
- PHYS 331, 331L: Physical Chemistry I, Lab
- PHYS 332, 332L: Physical Chemistry II, Lab
- PHYS 335: Quantum Mechanics
For all laboratories offered in the physics department, the corresponding lecture course is a corequisite or prerequisite.
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