2005-07 Catalog
Physics Requirements

Physics Major (14 courses, 9 in physics): Prospective physics majors are encouraged to begin their study of physics and mathematics in the freshman year. Physics majors are required to take the Major Field Test in their senior year as part of an on-going assessment component of the Physics program.

Required courses for the major are PHYS 121, 122, 211, 225, 241, 311, 321, 325, and 411. (For secondary education certification in physics, PHYS 141 should be substituted for PHYS 411). Additional courses required are MATH 131 (or equivalent), 132, 233, 310, and CSCI 110.

Courses that are often recommended include PHYS 490; MATH 303, 315, 321; CHEM 105, 107.

Physics Academic Minor (6 courses): PHYS 121, 122, 211, 241, 311 or 321, MATH 310. Cognate requirements are MATH 131, 132, and 233.

Physics Teaching Minor (6 courses): PHYS 121, 122, 141, 211, 225 and 241.

Students with majors in biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, and pre-professional students are advised, or required, to take PHYS 121 and 122.

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