
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