Department of Physics

Physics is the study of nature at its most fundamental level. As such, it is the science upon which all other sciences and technologies are based. Because it is so basic, a major in physics is ideal preparation, not only for further study in physics, but also for advanced study in such diverse fields as biophysics, medicine, astrophysics, chemical physics, engineering, meteorology, and computer science.

Fall 2024 Semester

  • PHYS 100 Physics for Life Sciences I
  • PHYS 110 Introductory Physics I: Mechanics
  • PHYS 115 General Introduction to Physics
  • PHYS 202 Electromagnetism and Optics
  • PHYS 205 Modern Physics I
  • PHYS 305 Electronics
  • PHYS 310 Classical Electromagnetism I
  • PHYS 400 Quantum Mechanics II
  • PHYS 402 Physics Research Project
  • PHYS 600 Quantum Mechanics II

Winter 2025 Semester

  • PHYS 100 Physics for Life Sciences I
  • PHYS 101 Physics for Life Sciences II
  • PHYS 111 Introductory Physics II
  • PHYS 200 Thermal Physics
  • PHYS 206 Modern Physics II
  • PHYS 302 Quantum Mechanics I
  • PHYS 407 Statistical Mechanics
  • PHYS 410 Classical Electromagnetism II
  • PHYS 499 Introduction to General Relativity
  • PHYS 607 Statistical Mechanics