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Schedule for Majors
The normal sequence of courses for physics majors is as follows:
| | Fall semester | Spring semester |
| Year 1 |
General Physics 1 or
Gen. Phys. in Daily Life 1 |
General Physics 2 or
Gen. Phys. in Daily Life 2 |
| Year 2 |
Modern Physics + Lab
Methods of Physics |
Classical Mechanics |
| Year 3 |
Thermal Physics
Possible elective* |
Electromagnetic Theory
Possible elective* |
| Year 4 |
Quantum Mechanics
Possible elective* |
Possible elective*
Possible elective* |
- *At least two electives must be chosen from among the following:
- Optics + Lab
- Electronics + Lab
- Introduction to Astrophysics
- Experimental Solid State Physics
- Advanced Topics in Physics
Students who need to complete the major in three years (because of a late
declaration of major, Study Abroad, or the 3-2 Program in Engineering) take
the following schedule:
| | Fall semester | Spring semester |
| Year 1 |
General Physics 1 or
Gen. Phys. in Daily Life 1 |
General Physics 2 or
Gen. Phys. in Daily Life 2 |
| Year 2 |
Modern Physics + Lab
Methods of Physics |
Classical Mechanics
Elective* |
| Year 3 |
Thermal Physics
Quantum Mechanics |
Electromagnetic Theory
Elective* |
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