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The CLA Undergraduate Physics Major

Freshman and Sophomore Year Physics Requirements (22 cr.) Credits
PHYS 1301W-1302W-2503 Introductory Physics 12
or PHYS 1401V-1402V-2403H Honors Introductory Physics
Note that PHYS 2503 and PHYS 2403H are offered only in the fall
PHYS 2201 Introductory Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics (fall only) 3
Phys 2601 Quantum Physics (spring only) 4
Phys 2605 Quantum Physics Laboratory (spring only) 3
Mathematics Requirements (15-16 cr.) Credits
Math 1271-1272-2243-2263 Calculus I, II, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus 15-16
or Math 1371-1372-2373-2374 Calculus: Concepts, Explorations, and Applications I, II, III, IV
or Math 1571H-1572H-2573H-2574H Honors Calculus I, II, III, IV
Junior and Senior Physics Requirements (18 cr.) Credits
These can be chosen from courses at the 4XXX or 5XXX-level, but must include the following:
PHYS 4001 Analytical Mechanics Select at least two of these courses 7-8
PHYS 4002 Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 4101 Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 4051 Methods of Experimental Physics I 5
Completion of a Physics Project by one of the following:
PHYS 4052W Methods of Experimental Physics II 3-5
or an alternate project subject to departmental approval
Any credits received in completing the physics project count towards the requirement of 18 credits total in upper division courses
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