Courses and Requirements
Courses and Requirements
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a comprehensive range of courses in all major areas of Physics and Astronomy, from the introductory level on up. Brief descriptions of individual courses are available here; more detailed information on some of our current courses can be obtained from the course web pages.
We offer both BA and BS degrees; the requirements for each are summarized here. Please note that these requirements are changing for students beginning their physics studies in Fall 2003.
To help you explore the physics curriculum and design a plan of study that suits your individual needs, you will find here descriptions of all Physics courses, links to websites of current courses, requirements for Physics Majors and Minors, and suggested 4-year curricula for the B.A. and B.S. degrees in Physics.
Physics is a truly versatile field, which combines well with almost any other quantitative field. Students who want to combine physics with interests in other fields may follow one of the specialty tracks, emphasizing medical physics, electromagnetic engineering, materials science, or business management. For students with an interest in astronomy or astrophysics, we offer an Astronomy Concentration. Many students double-major in physics and another subject, such as math, computer science, or mechanical or electrical engineering. Special curricula have been designed for double majors - consult with your advisor for more information.
A Physics Advisor will be happy to discuss the many options available to you, and to design a curriculum that suits your individual needs.
Last modified 3/04 by A. Shapere.
