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Core Courses

Freshman and Sophomore Year Physics Requirements (19 cr) Credits
Phys 1301W-1302W-2503 Introductory Physics I, II, III or Phys 1401V-1402V-2403H. Honors Physics† I, II, III 12
Phys 2601 Quantum Physics 4
Phys 2605 Quantum Physics Laboratory 3
Mathematics Requirements (15-16 cr) Credits
Math 1271-1272-2243-2263 Calculus I, II, Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus
or Math 1371-1372-2373-2374
or Math 1571H-1572H-2573H Honors Calculus† I, II, III 15-16
Common Junior and Senior Year Physics Requirements (17-18 cr) Credits
Phys 4051-4052W Experimental Methods of Physics I, II 10
At least two of the following four courses Credits
Phys 3201 Statistical and Thermal Physics 3
Phys 4001 Analytical Mechanics 4
Phys 4002 Electricity and Magnetism 4
Phys 4101 Quantum Mechanics 4

Additional Programmatic Requirements (30-36 cr) Under an Emphasis

In addition to the core requirements, one of the following emphases must be followed. In each of them, students will work with advisors who specialize in advising students pursuing that emphasis. Including the additional coursework taken to satisfy the requirements of the individual emphasis and any electives, the total number of semester credits required for graduation is 120.

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