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Sample Schedules

The sample schedules illustrate three possible pathways for students to complete the major while complying with all pre-requisite requirements. Students who are contemplating a Physics or Physics with Astronomy emphasis major are encouraged to consult with a Physics and Astronomy faculty member at an early stage to plan a schedule that fits their situation.

Sample schedule 1: Physics major started in the first year.

 

Fall

Spring

First Year

MATH 137, Applied Multivariable Calculus II
PHYS 226, Principles of Physics I
MATH 237, Applied Multivariable Calculus III
PHYS 227, Principles of Physics II

Sophomore

MATH 236, Linear Algebra
PHYS 331, Modern Physics
PHYS 348, Lab Instrumentation

Junior

PHYS 370, Computational Physics
PHYS 443, Electromagnetic Theory I
PHYS 461PHYS 461, Mechanics
PHYS 489, Physics Seminar

Senior

PHYS 481, Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 489, Physics Seminar
PHYS 468, Statistical Mechanics
PHYS 489, Physics Seminar

Sample schedule 2: Physics major started in the sophomore year.

 

Fall

Spring

First Year

 

 

Sophomore

MATH 137, Applied Multivariable Calculus II
PHYS 226, Principles of Physics I
MATH 236, Linear Algebra
MATH 237, Applied Multivariable Calculus III
PHYS 227, Principles of Physics II

Junior

PHYS 331, Modern Physics
PHYS 443, Electromagnetic Theory I
PHYS 468, Physics Seminar
PHYS 348, Lab Instrumentation
PHYS 461, Mechanics

Senior

PHYS 370, Computational Physics
PHYS 481, Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 468, Physics Seminar
PHYS 468, Statistical Mechanics
PHYS 468, Physics Seminar

Sample schedule 3: Physics with Astronomy emphasis major.

 

Fall

Spring

First Year

MATH 137, Applied Multivariable Calculus II
PHYS 226, Principles of Physics I
MATH 237, Applied Multivariable Calculus III
PHYS 227, Principles of Physics II

Sophomore

MATH 236, Linear Algebra
PHYS 331, Modern Physics
PHYS 440/460, Observational Astronomy or Astrophysics

Junior

PHYS 370, Computational Physics
PHYS 443, Electromagnetic Theory I
PHYS 468, Physics Seminar
PHYS 440/460, Observational Astronomy or Astrophysics
PHYS 461, Mechanics

Senior

PHYS 481, Quantum Mechanics (strongly recommended)
PHYS 468, Physics Seminar
PHYS 468, Statistical Mechanics
PHYS 468, Physics Seminar