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| Admission Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Physics Core Requirements | Credits | ||
| Physics I | Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I | PHYS1301W or PHYS1401V | 4 |
| Physics II | Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II | PHYS1302W or PHYS1402V | 4 |
| Physics III (offered fall semesters only) | Introduction to Waves, Optics, and Special Relativity | PHYS2503 or PHYS2403H | 4 |
| PHYS 2201 (offered fall semesters only) | Introductory Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics | PHYS2201 | 3 |
| Mathematics Requirements | Credits | ||
| Calculus I | MATH1271 or MATH1371 or MATH1571H | 4 | |
| Calculus II | MATH1272 or MATH1372 or MATH1572H | 4 | |
| Calculus III or IV | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations or Multivariable Calculus | MATH2243 or MATH2373 or MATH2573H or MATH2263 or MATH2374 or MATH2574H | 4 |
| Program Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Core Physics Requirements | Credits | ||
| Quantum Physics (offered spring semesters only) | PHYS2601 | 4 | |
| Quantum Physics Laboratory (offered spring semesters only) | PHYS2605 | 3 | |
| Additional Programmatic Requirements Depending on Sub-Plan | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| These requirements relate to the 5 different degree sub-plans and are subject to departmental review and approval for each student. See the relevant pages for each subplan | 48-52 | |
Required for all students at the University. These have changed for students admitted after Fall 2010. See the liberal education requirements website and talk with your college academic adviser to ensure you are fulfilling all requirements.
For physics majors, two of the 7 liberal education requirements (Mathematical Thinking and Physical Science) are already covered in the core courses listed above. This leaves 16 credits in Arts/Humanities (3 cr.); Biological Science, which must include lab or field experience (4 cr.); Historical Perspective (3 cr.); Literature (3 cr.); and Social Sciences (3 cr.).
Designated Themes: Each student must take at least three credits in each of the five designated themes: Civic Life and Ethics, Diversity and Social Justice in the United States, The Environment, Global Perspectives, and Technology and Society. Note that many of the courses satisfying a theme requirement will also satisfy one of the liberal education requirements. Others can be counted under the free elective category below.
First-year writing requirement: WRIT 1301 or WRIT 1401 (4 cr.)
Additional free electives in either major or non-major areas. These count towards the total credit requirement for graduation (10-14 cr.)