Degree RequirementsPhysics Major (SPH)
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| Departmental Requirements: | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Experimental Physics (PH1161, PH1361, PH2261)** | 3 |
| Honors Physics (PH1160, PH1360, PH2260)** | 10 |
| University Physics (PH2300, PH2400) | 5 |
| Sophomore Seminar (PH2010) | 1 |
| Electronics (PH2230) | 4 |
| Theoretical Mechanics (PH3110, PH3111) | 6 |
| Optics (PH3210) | 3 |
| Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics (PH3300) | 3 |
| Methods of Theoretical Physics (PH3320) | 3 |
| Quantum Physics (PH3410, PH3411) | 6 |
| Electricity & Magnetism (PH4210, PH4211) | 6 |
| Modern Physics Laboratory (PH3480) | 2 |
| Senior Colloquium (PH4010, PH4011) | 2 |
| Qualitative Methods (PH4050) | 1 |
| Computational Methods in Physics (PH4390) | 2 |
| Senior Research (PH4080, PH4081) | 6 |
| Physics Electives | 6 |
| Total | 69 |
Cognate Requirements: |
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| Chemistry (CH1110, CH1111) | 5 |
| Calculus (MA1150, MA2150) | 8 |
| Elementary Linear Algebra (MA2320) | 2 |
| Multivariable Calculus (MA3150) | 4 |
| Intro Differential Equations (MA3530) | 3 |
| Total | 22 |
General Education Requirements: |
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| Perspectives on Inquiry (UN1001) | 3 |
| World Cultures (UN1002)
[or a modern language (1 year) plus UN1003] |
4 |
| Revisions (UN2001) | 3 |
| Institutions (UN2002) | 3 |
| General Education Distribution Courses | 15 |
| 3 units of Physical Education activity | |
| Total | 28 |
| Free Electives | 9 |
** Transfer students may substitute PH1100, PH1200, PH2100, PH2200, and 5 Cr PH elective.