2007-08 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:
PHYS 121
PHYS 122
PHYS 211
PHYS 225
PHYS 241
PHYS 311
PHYS 321
PHYS 325
PHYS 411 or, for secondary education certification in physics: PHYS 141
MATH 131 (or equivalent)
MATH 132
MATH 233
MATH 310
CSCI 110

Recommended Courses: 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: MATH 131, MATH 132, and MATH 233.

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