Physics Major, General Physics Track
The General Physics track is a traditional physics major which provides students with the background needed to pursue advanced degrees in the physical sciences or jobs in science, engineering, or a host of other careers that require strong quantitative skills.
Students on the General Physics Track must complete the following classes:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 3332 | Partial Differential Equations | 3 |
| or PHYS 3324 | Math Methods in Physics Math Methods in Physics | |
| PHYS 3385L | Advanced Lab in Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3386 | Quantum Physics | 3 |
| Physics Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CHEM 1171 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1171L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 1141 | Calculus I for Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics Majors | 4 |
| PHYS 1171 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1171L | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| Core Curriculum | 6 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1172 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 1172L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MATH 1142 | Calculus II for Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics Majors | 4 |
| PHYS 1172 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1172L | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
| Core Curriculum | 6 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MATH 2243 | Calculus III for Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics Majors | 4 |
| PHYS 2285 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| Core Curriculum | 6 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 2251 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 2226 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 2285L | Modern Experimental Methods Lab | 2 |
| PHYS 3324 | Math Methods in Physics Math Methods in Physics | 3 |
| Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 3241 | Thermal and Statistical Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3271 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| Physics Elective | 3 | |
| Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 3215 | Computational Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 3385L | Advanced Lab in Physics | 3 |
| Physics Elective | 3 | |
| Core Curriculum | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 3386 | Quantum Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 4998 | Theoretical/Experimental Capstone | 2 |
| Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 6 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 4999 | Theoretical/Experimental Capstone | 2 |
| Free Elective | 9 | |
| Physics Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 124 | |