Physics
Recommended Courses
The following is a recommended list of courses to follow toward achieving a major in Physics. Students should consult with their academic advisers to determine the best course choices within their individual degree plan.
First Year Fall Semester
05-012 First-Year Colloquium
10-013 English Composition
52-153 Calculus I
51-153,151 Chemical Concepts & Props. I
53-154 Fundamentals of Physics I
First Year Spring Semester
52-163 Calculus II
51-163,161 Chemical Concepts & Props. II
53-164 Fundamentals of Physics II
xx-013 Language
Perspectives on Knowledge- Group B
Sophomore Fall Semester
xx-023 Language
53-304 Electronics, Physics
52-753 Differential Equations I, Math
19-xx3 Group C Perspectives on Knowledge
54-143 Introduction to Programming
Sophomore Spring Semester
xx-113 Language
53-314 Elementary Modern Physics, Physics
52-763 Differential Eqquations II, Math
xx-xx3 Group G Perspectives on Knowledge
52-823 Calculus III, Math
1 hour FRA
Junior Fall Semester
xx-123 Language
52-163 Linear Alg., Math
52-573 Probability, Math
53-324 Electromagnetism I, Physics
51-713,711 Physical Chem. I, Chemistry
Junior Spring Semester
xx-xx3 Group A Perspectives on Knowledge
xx-xx3 Group F Perspectives on Knowledge
52-863 Complex Analysis, Math
53-334 Classical Mechanics I, Physics
51-723,721 Physical Chemistry II, Chemistry
Senior Fall Semester
53-413 Classical Mechanics II, Physics
53-403 Advanced Electromagnetism II, Physics
50-102 Cell and Molecular Biology
50-112 Biological Diversity and Interaction
18-xx3 Group D Perspectives on Knowledge
xx-xx3 Group G Perspectives on Knowledge
Senior Spring Semester
50-122 Heredity, Development and Population
50-132 Life Processes
53-423 Quantum Physics I, Physics
xx-xx3 Group F Perspectives on Knowledge
xx-xx3 Free elective
53-953 Independent Study in Physics
1 hour FRA
