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:

MATH 3332Partial Differential Equations3
or PHYS 3324 Math Methods in Physics Math Methods in Physics
PHYS 3385LAdvanced Lab in Physics3
PHYS 3386Quantum Physics3
Physics Electives6
Total Credits15
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
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
 Credits18
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
 Credits18
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
 Credits16
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
 Credits14
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
 Credits15
Spring
PHYS 3215 Computational Physics 3
PHYS 3385L Advanced Lab in Physics 3
Physics Elective 3
Core Curriculum 6
 Credits15
Fourth Year
Fall
PHYS 3386 Quantum Physics 3
PHYS 4998 Theoretical/Experimental Capstone 2
Core Curriculum 3
Free Elective 6
 Credits14
Spring
PHYS 4999 Theoretical/Experimental Capstone 2
Free Elective 9
Physics Elective 3
 Credits14
 Total Credits124