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| Introductory Physics Core Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics I | Credits | ||
| PHYS 1301W or PHYS 1401V | Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I | 4 | |
| Physics II | Credits | ||
| PHYS 1302W or PHYS 1402V | Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II | 4 | |
| Physics III | Credits | ||
| PHYS 2503 or PHYS 2403H (offered fall semesters only) | Introduction to Waves, Optics, and Special Relativity | 4 | |
| Lower Division Core Physics Requirement | Credits | ||
| PHYS 2201 (offered fall semesters only) | Introductory Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics | 3 | |
| Mathematics Requirements | |||
| Calculus I | Credits | ||
| MATH1271 or MATH1371 or MATH1571H | Calculus I | 4 | |
| Calculus II | Credits | ||
| MATH1272 or MATH1372 or MATH1572H | Calculus II | 4 | |
| Calculus III or IV | Credits | ||
| MATH2243 or MATH2373 or MATH2573H or MATH2263 or MATH2374 or MATH2574H | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations or Multivariable Calculus | 4 | |
| Core Coursework | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Core Physics Requirements | Credits | ||
| PHYS2601 (offered spring semesters only) | Quantum Physics | 4 | |
| PHYS2605 (offered spring semesters only) | Quantum Physics Laboratory | 3 | |
| Remaining Calculus III or IV Course | Credits | ||
| MATH2243 or MATH2373 or MATH2573H or MATH2263 or MATH2374 or MATH2574H | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations or Multivariable Calculus | 4 | |
| Additional Programmatic Requirements Depending on Sub-Plan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Students are required to complete one of the 5 degree sub-plans. Requirements for each sub-plan are subject to departmental review and approval for each student. See the relevant pages for details. |
Required for all students at the University. See the liberal education requirements website and talk with your college academic adviser to ensure you are fulfilling all requirements; requirements may be different for students admitted before Fall 2010.
For physics majors, 2 of the 7 diversified core 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 3 credits in 4 of the 5 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 designated theme requirement will also satisfy one of the diversified core 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.)