Physics Major
The physics major places a strong empahsis on computational and
numerical techniques while still retaining the core material common
to all physics
majors. Many problems which are not readily solvable using traditional
analytic methods will be incorporated into the program, and the solutions
will involve numerical integration, computer modeling, and other
numerical techniques introduced in the classroom and laboratory.
The major in physics requires the following eleven courses:
- Physics 33-34, General Physics
- Physics 35, Modern Physics
- Physics 100, Computational Physics and Engineering
- Physics 101, Intermediate Mechanics
- Physics 102, Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
- Physics 108, Fortran for Science and Engineering, or Computer
Science 50, or other computer science course chosen in consultation
with a faculty advisor.
- Physics 114, Quantum Mechanics: A Numerical Methods Approach
- Physics 115, Statistical Mechanics with Numerical Approach and
Application
- Physics 190L or 191 or 188L-190L. In general, a one-semester
thesis (191) is an extensive library research thesis; (190L) is
a one-semester experimental thesis; and a two-semester thesis (188L
and 190L) is a laboratory or field research project. Students with
a two-semester thesis normally take 188L, Senior Research, in the
Fall.
Recommended
- Mathematics
31, 32 or 111, Calculus II, III or Differential Equations, are
prerequisites for several advanced physic courses.
- Chemistry
14, Basic Principles of Chemistry, is recommended
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