Physics Track
Students majoring in Physics who complete all requirements below earn the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics.
Major Sequence Outline
In addition to the details below, please see the downloadable Physics Sequence Track for a plan to complete the major program and anticipated course rotations.
Major Sequence Transfer Outline
In addition to the details below, for students transferring to UMW please see the downloadable Physics Transfer Sequence Track for a plan to complete the major program and anticipated course rotations.
Major Requirements: Required Co-requisite Courses
| Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus I (MATH 121) – co-requisite for PHYS 105 | 4 | Fulfills Quantitative Reasoning Gen Ed |
| Calculus II (MATH 122) – co-requisite for PHYS 106 | 4 |
Required Major Courses (33 credits) – complete all of the requirements listed in this table:
| Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Physics PEER Journey (PHYS 190) | 1 | |
| University Physics with Lab (PHYS 105) | 4 | Fulfills Natural Sciences Gen Ed, Writing Intensive |
| University Physics II with Lab (PHYS 106) | 4 | Fulfills Natural Sciences Gen Ed, Writing Intensive |
| Modern Physics (PHYS 211) | 3 | |
| Methods of Mathematical Physics (PHYS 317) | 3 | |
| Classical Mechanics I with Lab (PHYS 320) | 4 | |
| Electricity and Magnetism I with Lab (PHYS 330) | 4 | |
| Advanced Physics Laboratory (PHYS 384) | 4 | Writing Intensive |
| Quantum Mechanics I with Lab (PHYS 410) | 4 | |
| Physics Seminar (PHYS 482) | 2 | Speaking Intensive |
Major Elective Courses (9 credits) – complete at least nine credits from the courses listed below:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics (PHYS 201) | 3 |
| Nuclear Physics (PHYS 210) | 3 |
| Electronics with Lab (PHYS 283) | 4 |
| Optics with Lab (PHYS 292) | 4 |
| Selected Topics in Physics (PHYS 471) | 1-3 |
| Astrophysics (PHYS 319) | 4 |