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Courses - Astronomy
Curriculum - Physics Majors
The following is a suggested curriculum for Physics majors seeking a bachelor's of science degree, the most common. Please visit the Physics & Astronomy Department for curriculums for AB in Physics and/or the BS with a combined major in Physics and Astronomy.
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First Year
- General Physics I, II and Laboratories
- Electives
- Calculus I, II
- Chemistry I, II
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Second Year
- Health and Physical Education
- Calculus III
- Communications (English)
- Foreign Language (or elective)
- Physical Activities
- Introduction to Modern Physics and Laboratories
- Thermodynamics and Laboratory
- Differential Equations
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Third Year
- Mathematical Physics
- Intermediate Classical Mechanics I, II
- Electromagnetic Field Theory I, II
- Electives
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Fourth Year
- Physics Electives
- Quantum Mechanics I, II
- Kinetic Theory and Statistical Mechanics
- Electives
Individualized Curriculum
Program
Students seeking more specialization in a learning program may investigate and apply for the Individualized Curriculum Program. This program enables interested students to design the course of study best suited to their particular background and career goals and thereby to create alternative pathways to currently offered degrees.