Physics, B.S.

Students should complete these courses which serve as a foundation to the major prior to the start of their junior year:

• MTH-151 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
• MTH-160 Vectors and Matrices
• PHY-111 General Physics I
• PHY-112 General Physics II
• PHY-241 Introduction to Modern Physics
• PHY-331 Thermodynamics

Majors must also include:

• PHY-311 Classical Mechanics I
• PHY-312 Classical Mechanics II
• PHY-321 Electromagnetic Theory I
• PHY-322 Electromagnetic Theory II
• PHY-441 Quantum Mechanics I

Students intending to pursue graduate study in physics should also very strongly consider completing additional courses, including:

• PHY-442 Quantum Mechanics II
• PHY-451 Astrophysics
• PHY-452 Atomic and Nuclear Physics
• PHY-502 Research or
• PHY-504 Directed Independent Study

Teaching in Secondary Schools

Students seeking a career in secondary school teaching must complete a major in the field to obtain a teacher certification. They may take advantage of the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) graduate program. Please consult with the Education Department.