The Physics Major—Students must take PHYS 131L, 231L, and 232L, and five courses at the 300-level or above, three of which must be PHYS300, PHYS307, and PHYS320. PHYS399 does not count towards fulfillment of this requirement. In addition, the student must take PHYS405, the senior exercise. Outside the department, the student must also take MATH231 and 234 and CHEM111L. Students must obtain grades of C- or better in all of these courses. It is strongly recommended that students preparing for graduate study in physics take three additional courses in physics at the 300 level or above, and at least one year of mathematics at the 300 level or above. The Writing Intensive Part II requirement is fulfilled by PHYS 320.
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Interdisciplinary Computing
Major In Physics—See the "Interdisciplinary Computing Major" section of the Bulletin. Students contemplating the interdisciplinary computing major in physics should contact the chair of the Physics Department, who will direct them to appropriate faculty members for guidance and assistance in setting up a plan of study.
Honors
—Students seeking honors in physics must complete at least one additional physics course beyond the minimum required for the physics major. This course may be a semester of independent research (PHYS399 or 490). Honors candidates must attain an average of at least a B+ in all physics courses. Honors are awarded to qualified students by a vote of the faculty.
Advanced Placement
—Students who have earned an Advanced Placement exam grade in physics of 4 or 5 may receive course credit. See the "Advanced Placement"section of the Bulletin for details.