Recommended Sequence of Courses for Physics Major
First Year
Fall Term
- PHYS 2115 University Physics I
- MATH 1304 Calculus I
Winter Term
- PHYS 2125 University Physics II
- MATH 1324 Calculus II
Second Year
Fall Term
- MATH 2084 Differential Equations
- CHEM 1055 Chemistry I
- PHYS 2154 Special Relativity OR
- PHYS 2164 Modern Physics
Winter Term
- MATH 2144 Calculus III
- CHEM 1065 Chemistry II
Third Year
Fall Term
- PHYS 2154 Special Relativity OR
- PHYS 2164 Modern Physics
- PHYS 2404 Optics OR
- PHYS 3014 Classical Mechanics
Winter Term
- PHYS 3054 Electricity and Magnetism OR
- PHYS 4064 Quantum Mechanics
- PHYS 3101 Research in Physics
Fourth Year
Fall Term
- PHYS 2404 Optics OR
- PHYS 3014 Classical Mechanics
Winter Term
- PHYS 3054 Electricity and Magnetism OR
- PHYS 4064 Quantum Mechanics
- PHYS 4102 Senior Research in Physics
Notes:
Physics majors wishing to declare a minor in secondary education are advised to consult the director of the education program as soon as possible.