Specific requirements for the majors offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy are found in the Catalogue under which you enter the university. This page summarizes the requirements for physics majors.
All courses have prerequisites and many are offered only once per year; so plan ahead. Consult the current University Catalogueand sample schedules for sequencing and semester of offering.
Be sure to consult with your advisor.
Courses For Majors in Physics and Astronomy
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Physics, LA: Liberal Arts Emphasis |
Physics, LA: Applied Emphasis |
Physics, LA: |
Physics, Teaching |
Physics-Math (Teaching) |
Physical Science (Teaching) |
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Physics Courses |
Physics 231, 232, 332, 333, 350; 340 or 360; 365, 386, 486. Remaining credits chosen from Physics courses above 325, |
Physics 231, 232, 332, 340, 350, 360; 365 or 375; 386, |
Physics 231, 232, 332; 340, 350,365 (or Math 255 & 256).Remaining credits chosen from Physics courses above 325, up to 4 credits from Phys/Msci 301-307 and Msci 355. |
Physics 231, 232, 332, 340, 350. |
Physics 231, 232, 332, 333, 340, 350. |
Physics 226, 231, 232, 332, 340, 350. |
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Other Required Courses |
CS 163 or 170, |
CS 163, |
CS 163, |
Chem 103 & 104, |
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Chem 115 & 218 (or 103 & 104), 213, 321, 322, 323, |
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Other Recommended Courses |
Chem 103 & 104 or 115 |
CJ 202, Math 443 |
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Chem 103 & 104; or 115 must be included as part of the GE Program for certification |
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Senior Seminar and Research (for Liberal Arts majors):
You will be required to complete a research project through Advanced Laboratory, Directed or Independent Study, a summer internship, or by another means approved by your advisor. The seminar will focus on presenting research results and preparing for graduate school or work.
Be sure to take courses in the right order and on time:Courses do not always have to be taken in numerical order. All courses have prerequisites and most are offered only once per year: plan ahead. Consult the University catalog and sample schedules for sequencing and semester of offering. There are some other special circumstances. For example, those planning on graduate school should take Phys 365 and 375 in the Junior year so that you are ready for the Graduate Record Exam. Be sure to consult with your advisor.
Sample schedule for the Liberal Arts emphasis.
Information on the Dual Degree program.
