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The
Professional Physics Major
Students preparing
for a professional career in physics or astronomy normally take this emphasis. The
course preparation in this emphasis is necessary for graduate work in
physics and many related fields such as astrophysics, nuclear physics, particle physics, solid state physics, biophysics, medical physics, atomic or molecular physics
or plasma physics, etc.
Below is a typical Course
Sequence for the College of Letters and Sciences Professional Physics Majors:
| Year/Semester |
Fall |
Spring |
| Freshman |
Math 171, Calc I, 4 cr. |
Math 172, Calc II, 4 cr. |
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Phys/Ast 109, 5 cr. |
Phys/Ast 110, 5 cr. |
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| Sophomore |
Phys/Ast 206, Modern Physics, 3 cr. |
Phys/Ast 222. Lab. I, 2cr. |
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Math 173, Calc. III, 4 cr. |
Phys/Ast 320, Classical Physics, 3 cr. |
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Math 371, Diff. Eq., 3 cr. |
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| Junior |
Phys/Ast 307*, Optics, 3 cr. |
Phys/Ast 419*, Quantum Mech., 3 cr. |
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Math 375, Applied Math I, 3 cr. |
Phys/Ast 322, Lab II, 2 cr. |
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| Senior |
Phys/Ast 408*, Stat. Mech,/Thermo. 3 cr. |
Phys/Ast 417*, Elect. & Mag., 3 cr. |
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Math 376, Applied Math II, 3 cr. |
Phys/Ast 422, Lab III, 3 cr. |
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Phys/Ast 491, Senior Research, 1-3 cr. |
Notes:
Courses above marked with “*” are offered every 4th semester
307, Optics: Fall of odd years
408, Thermo, Fall of even years
417, Elect. & Mag., Spring of odd years
419, Quantum Mech., Spring of even years
Other Courses:
305*, Circuits and Devices
311, Digital Electronics
319*, Digital Signal Processing
355*, Lab. & Demo Techniques
405*, Interfacing
451, Special Topics
If you are interested in pursuing a major
in Physics, please feel free to contact the following
faculty, who will be happy to advise you:
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