Physics, Mathematical Physics 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.

Mathematical Physics Option

Note: Physics 170 can be substituted for Physics 133 in this option provided Physics 170 is not used to meet the physics half-course requirement.

One physics half-course
and
PHYS117 HM - Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
or
PHYS154 HM - Fields and Waves
or
PHYS156 HM - Foundations of Field Theory
and

4 to 6 credits of:
PHYS199 HM - Senior Thesis in Physics (taken twice)
or

6 credits of:
MATH197 HM - Senior Thesis in Mathematics (taken twice)
or
An approved Clinic

and

Two additional courses to be chosen from:

PHYS117 HM - Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics
PHYS154 HM - Fields and Waves
PHYS156 HM - Foundations of Field Theory
3-credit mathematics courses numbered 100 or higher that are not included in the physics major requirements