Suggested course sequence for a Physics Major

First Year

Fall

MATH 112 – Calculus

Winter

MATH 113 – Calculus II

PHYS 150 – Intro to Physics I

Spring

MATH 214 – Calculus III OR
MATH 240 – Linear Algebra

PHYS 152 – Intro to Physics II

Sophomore Year

Fall

MATH 214 – Calculus III OR
MATH 240 – Linear Algebra

PHYS 220 – Special Relativity & Intro to Quantum

Winter

MATH 280 – Differential Equations

Option:

PHYS 370 – Electronics & Electromagnetism

Spring

Options:

PHYS 340 – Classical Dynamics with Lab

PHYS 360 – Thermal Physics with Lab

PHYS 380 – Semiconductors & Magnetism w/Lab

Additional notes for Physics Majors:

  • CHEM 110 and a CS course are recommended.
  • Students placing into the MATH 110/111 sequence dictates some further adjustments in the overall sequence. See a Physics faculty member for more information.
  • Students interested in graduate school for Physics should take MATH 310 also.