Physics, Education Option

Physics Core

A physics major must satisfactorily complete the following courses: Physics 51, 52, 54, 64, 111, 116, 133, 134, 151, 195 (taken four times), and Mathematics 82. In addition, a physics major must satisfactorily complete the courses in the standard program or in one of the Physics options. A final oral and written report of completed research, Clinic, or independent project work is required for all physics majors. The Physics 195 Colloquium requirement is waived for any semester during which a student is away on a study abroad program.

• MATH082 HM - Differential Equations
• PHYS051 HM - Electromagnetic Theory and Optics
• PHYS052 HM - Quantum Physics
• PHYS054 HM - Modern Physics Laboratory
• PHYS064 HM - Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physicists
• PHYS111 HM - Theoretical Mechanics
• PHYS116 HM - Quantum Mechanics
• PHYS133 HM - Electronics Laboratory
• PHYS134 HM - Optics Laboratory
• PHYS151 HM - Electromagnetic Fields
• PHYS195 HM - Physics Colloquium (taken four times)

Education Core

• EDUC170G CG - Introduction to Public School Teaching (to be taken in the junior year or earlier)

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  At least 3 credits of: 

• PHYS183 HM - Teaching Internship (taken in lieu of thesis or clinic)

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  9 credits of approved technical electives to add breadth. Recommended courses include:

• ASTR062 HM - Introduction to Astrophysics
• BIOL108 HM - Ecology and Environmental Biology
• CHEM051 HM - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
• CHEM103 HM - Chemical Analysis
• CSCI042 HM - Principles and Practice of Computer Science
• CSCI060 HM - Principles of Computer Science
• PHYS166 HM - Geophysics
• PHYS170 HM - Computational Methods in Physics