Physics Major
- Seven departmental units:
- Physics 101, 102, and 210.
- At least 4 units chosen from 330, 335, 340, 345, or 350.
- One additional unit from physics, biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, engineering, or mathematics, chosen with prior consent of the advisor.
- Supporting courses (3 units): Mathematics 110, 115, and 290.
- Physics majors planning to attend graduate school in physics are strongly urged to take all of the core 300-level physics courses (330, 335, 340, 345, and 350); and Mathematics 275 and 201.
- Students are strongly encouraged to do a semester of off-campus study or study abroad. Possible programs include the Oak Ridge Science Semester; many international opportunities include the possibility of taking upper-level physics courses.
- All physics majors are encouraged to do an internship or independent research, often in the form of a paid summer REU.
- Students cannot major in both physics and engineering physics.
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Students majoring physics may choose to receive the Bachelor of Science degree rather than the Bachelor of Arts degree by completing a minimum of 4 units in biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, and/or mathematics.
Requirement Type
Major
Units Needed to Achieve
11
Primary Section
4816