Physics

Courses for a Degree in Physics

In addition to a focus on physics courses, colleges typically require completion of courses and electives in each of the Arts, Math, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences areas. Below are some sample courses:

Physics Courses:

• Cellular Biology
• Foundations of Chemistry
• Physics I
• Physics II
• Physics III
• Intermediate Physics Lab
• Intro to Quantum Mechanics
• Mechanics I
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Electronic Circuit Measurement and Design
• Physics Elective
• Vector Calculus
• Elementary Linear Algebra
• Elementary Differential Equations

General Curriculum Requirements

• Arts Courses: Art, History, Languages, Literature, Music
• Math Courses: Algebra, Calculus, Computer Science, Logic, Statistics
• Natural Sciences Courses: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics
• Social Sciences Courses: Anthropology, Economics, Government, Psychology, Sociology