Major in Physics
The Physics major is divided into several concentrations and one track designed to give the student the greatest possible flexibility in preparation for graduate study in physics, materials science astrophysics, medicine, engineering, or other related fields, and for professional practice as a physicist in industrial, governmental, or institutional laboratories.
To provide students a broad and solid base in physics and also to provide the flexibility which enables students to take courses in areas where physics can be applied, all Physics majors take a core set of physics courses, including a three-course sequence in fundamental classical physics and courses in computational methods, modern physics, and laboratory techniques. The junior and senior physics courses treat classical and modern physics in greater depth. In addition to physics courses, all majors are required to complete courses in mathematics, chemistry, and computer science.
It is recommended that those who intend to pursue graduate studies in physics or astrophysics, take the General Physics Concentration or the Astrophysics Concentration, as well as additional physics electives and mathematics courses. Those who intend to participate in applied research and development in industrial or government laboratories are encouraged to take Applied Physics Concentration. Those who are interested in pursuing a degree in an engineering field at another institution while earning a physics degree from Towson University along the way, should select the Engineering Dual Degree Track.
Students will be assigned an adviser in the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences who will assist them in selecting elective courses within their program to best meet their career goals.
Requirements for the Physics Major
All Physics majors must take these required courses (34 units of Physics courses and 8 units of non-Physics courses) in addition to the requirements specified by their chosen concentration or track (see below). All courses that count toward the major must be completed with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Physics Courses | ||
| PHYS 185 | INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR IN PHYSICS | 1 |
| Select one of the following sequences: | 8 | |
| GENERAL PHYSICS I CALCULUS-BASED and GENERAL PHYSICS II CALCULUS-BASED | ||
| HONORS GENERAL PHYSICS I CALCULUS-BASED and HONORS GENERAL PHYSICS II CALCULUS-BASED | ||
| PHYS 243 | GENERAL PHYSICS III | 4 |
| PHYS 305 | COMPUTERS IN PHYSICS | 4 |
| PHYS 307 | INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS | 3 |
| PHYS 311 | MODERN PHYSICS I | 3 |
| PHYS 341 | INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS LABORATORY I | 3 |
| PHYS 351 | MECHANICS | 4 |
| PHYS 354 | ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM | 4 |
| Required Non-Physics Courses | ||
| MATH 273 | CALCULUS I | 4 |
| MATH 274 | CALCULUS II | 4 |
| Total Units | 42 | |
General Physics Concentration
The common physics and non-physics requirements must be completed, as well as the following courses. All required courses in this concentration must be completed with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Physics Courses | ||
| PHYS 312 | MODERN PHYSICS II | 3 |
| PHYS 342 | INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS LABORATORY II | 3 |
| PHYS 352 | THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETIC THEORY | 3 |
| PHYS 385 | PHYSICS SEMINAR | 1 |
| PHYS 455 | INTRODUCTORY QUANTUM MECHANICS | 3 |
| PHYS 486 | PHYSICS SEMINAR II | 1 |
| Non-Physics Courses | ||
| CHEM 131 & 131L | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LECTURE and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | 4 |
| COSC 175 | GEN COMPUTER SCI | 4 |
| MATH 275 | CALCULUS III | 4 |
| MATH 374 | DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3 |
| Physics/Astrophysics Upper-Level Electives 1 | 9 | |
| HIGH ENERGY ASTROPHYSICS | ||
| BASIC ELECTRONICS | ||
| DIGITAL ELECTRONICS | ||
| OPTICS FUNDAMENTALS | ||
| GRAVITATION, RELATIVITY, AND COSMOLOGY | ||
| SOLID STATE PHYSICS | ||
| MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS | ||
| NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS | ||
| Total Units | 38 | |
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A full list of allowed PHYS and ASTR electives for the concentration can be found on the Elective tab. A maximum of 3 units may be fulfilled with independent-format courses.
Applied Physics Concentration
The common physics and non-physics requirements must be completed, as well as the following courses. All required courses in this concentration must be completed with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Physics Courses | ||
| PHYS 312 | MODERN PHYSICS II | 3 |
| PHYS 335 | BASIC ELECTRONICS | 4 |
| or PHYS 337 | DIGITAL ELECTRONICS | |
| PHYS 342 | INTERMEDIATE PHYSICS LABORATORY II | 3 |
| PHYS 361 | OPTICS FUNDAMENTALS | 4 |
| PHYS 385 | PHYSICS SEMINAR | 1 |
| PHYS 486 | PHYSICS SEMINAR II | 1 |
| Non-Physics Courses | ||
| CHEM 131 & 131L | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LECTURE and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | 4 |
| COSC 175 | GEN COMPUTER SCI | 4 |
| MATH 275 | CALCULUS III | 4 |
| MATH 374 | DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3 |
| Physics/Astrophysics Upper-Level Electives 1 | 9 | |
| BASIC ELECTRONICS (whichever course not selected as required) | ||
or PHYS 337 | DIGITAL ELECTRONICS | |
| THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETIC THEORY | ||
| INTRODUCTORY QUANTUM MECHANICS | ||
| SOLID STATE PHYSICS | ||
| MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS | ||
| Total Units | 40 | |
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A full list of allowed PHYS and ASTR electives for the concentration can be found on the Elective tab. A maximum of 3 units may be fulfilled with independent-format courses.
Astrophysics Concentration
The common physics and non-physics requirements must be completed, as well as the following courses. All required courses in this concentration must be completed with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Physics and Astrophysics Courses | ||
| ASTR 261 | INTRODUCTION TO ASTROPHYSICS | 4 |
| ASTR 303 | ASTROPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| ASTR 331 | STELLAR ASTROPHYSICS | 3 |
| ASTR 385 | ASTROPHYSICS SEMINAR | 1 |
| ASTR 432 | GALAXIES AND COSMOLOGY | 3 |
| PHYS 312 | MODERN PHYSICS II | 3 |
| PHYS 486 | PHYSICS SEMINAR II | 1 |
| Non-Physics Courses | ||
| CHEM 131 & 131L | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LECTURE and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | 4 |
| COSC 175 | GEN COMPUTER SCI | 4 |
| MATH 275 | CALCULUS III | 4 |
| MATH 374 | DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3 |
| Physics/Astrophysics Upper-Level Electives 1 | 6 | |
| PLANETARY ASTRONOMY | ||
| HIGH ENERGY ASTROPHYSICS | ||
| BASIC ELECTRONICS | ||
| DIGITAL ELECTRONICS | ||
| THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETIC THEORY | ||
| OPTICS FUNDAMENTALS | ||
| GRAVITATION, RELATIVITY, AND COSMOLOGY | ||
| INTRODUCTORY QUANTUM MECHANICS | ||
| NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS | ||
| Total Units | 39 | |
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A full list of allowed PHYS and ASTR electives for the concentration can be found on the Elective tab. A maximum of 3 units may be fulfilled with independent-format courses.
Computational Physics Concentration
The common physics and non-physics requirements must be completed, as well as the following courses. All required courses in this concentration must be completed with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Physics Courses | ||
| PHYS 337 | DIGITAL ELECTRONICS | 4 |
| PHYS 385 | PHYSICS SEMINAR | 1 |
| PHYS 486 | PHYSICS SEMINAR II | 1 |
| Non-Physics Courses | ||
| COSC 236 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I | 4 |
| COSC 237 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II | 4 |
| COSC 290 | PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER ORGANIZATION | 4 |
| COSC 336 | DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHM ANALYSIS | 4 |
| MATH 263 | DISCRETE MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| MATH 265 | ELEMENTARY LINEAR ALGEBRA | 4 |
| MATH 275 | CALCULUS III | 4 |
| MATH 374 | DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3 |
| MATH 435 | NUMERICAL ANALYSIS I | 3 |
| Total Units | 39 | |
Engineering Dual Degree Track
This track is only available to those students participating in the Dual Degree Program. The common physics and non-physics requirements must be completed, as well as the following courses. All required courses in this track must be completed with a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher. Please see the Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences for further details.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Physics Courses | ||
| PHYS 385 | PHYSICS SEMINAR | 1 |
| Minimum two upper (300-400) level engineering courses | 8 | |
| Non-Physics Courses | ||
| CHEM 131 & 131L | GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LECTURE and GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY | 4 |
| CHEM 132 & 132L | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LECTURE and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY | 4 |
| MATH 275 | CALCULUS III | 4 |
| MATH 374 | DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
List of Physics Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Physics Concentration | ||
| ASTR 303 | ASTROPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| ASTR 331 | STELLAR ASTROPHYSICS | 3 |
| ASTR 371 | PLANETARY ASTRONOMY | 3 |
| ASTR 432 | GALAXIES AND COSMOLOGY | 3 |
| ASTR 452 | HIGH ENERGY ASTROPHYSICS 2 | 3 |
| ASTR 491 | DIRECTED READINGS IN ASTROPHYSICS | 1-4 |
| ASTR 495 | RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN ASTROPHYSICS | 1-4 |
| ASTR 499 | HONORS THESIS IN ASTROPHYSICS | 1-4 |
| HONR 495 | HONORS DIRECTED READINGS 1 | 1-6 |
| HONR 497 | HONORS INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION 1 | 1-6 |
| HONR 499 | HONORS THESIS 1 | 3-6 |
| PHYS 335 | BASIC ELECTRONICS 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 337 | DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 361 | OPTICS FUNDAMENTALS 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 395 | RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 411 | GRAVITATION, RELATIVITY, AND COSMOLOGY 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 457 | SOLID STATE PHYSICS 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 458 | MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 459 | NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 470 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 490 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 491 | DIRECTED READINGS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 495 | RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 497 | CAPSTONE RESEARCH IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 499 | HONORS THESIS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
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Also accepted, if done under the supervision of a physics faculty member
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Suggested electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Physics Concentration | ||
| ASTR 303 | ASTROPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| ASTR 331 | STELLAR ASTROPHYSICS | 3 |
| ASTR 371 | PLANETARY ASTRONOMY | 3 |
| ASTR 432 | GALAXIES AND COSMOLOGY | 3 |
| ASTR 452 | HIGH ENERGY ASTROPHYSICS | 3 |
| ASTR 491 | DIRECTED READINGS IN ASTROPHYSICS | 1-4 |
| ASTR 495 | RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN ASTROPHYSICS | 1-4 |
| ASTR 499 | HONORS THESIS IN ASTROPHYSICS | 1-4 |
| HONR 495 | HONORS DIRECTED READINGS 1 | 1-6 |
| HONR 497 | HONORS INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION 1 | 1-6 |
| HONR 499 | HONORS THESIS 1 | 3-6 |
| PHYS 335 | BASIC ELECTRONICS 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 337 | DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 352 | THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETIC THEORY 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 395 | RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 411 | GRAVITATION, RELATIVITY, AND COSMOLOGY | 3 |
| PHYS 455 | INTRODUCTORY QUANTUM MECHANICS 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 457 | SOLID STATE PHYSICS 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 458 | MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 459 | NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS | 3 |
| PHYS 470 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 490 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 491 | DIRECTED READINGS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 495 | RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 497 | CAPSTONE RESEARCH IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 499 | HONORS THESIS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
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Also accepted, if done under the supervision of a physics faculty member
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Suggested electives
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Students in the Applied Physics Concentration are required to take either PHYS 335 or PHYS 337, so the other one could be taken as an elective.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Astrophysics Concentration | ||
| ASTR 371 | PLANETARY ASTRONOMY 2 | 3 |
| ASTR 452 | HIGH ENERGY ASTROPHYSICS 2 | 3 |
| ASTR 491 | DIRECTED READINGS IN ASTROPHYSICS | 1-4 |
| ASTR 495 | RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN ASTROPHYSICS | 1-4 |
| ASTR 499 | HONORS THESIS IN ASTROPHYSICS | 1-4 |
| HONR 495 | HONORS DIRECTED READINGS 1 | 1-6 |
| HONR 497 | HONORS INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION 1 | 1-6 |
| HONR 499 | HONORS THESIS 1 | 3-6 |
| PHYS 335 | BASIC ELECTRONICS 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 337 | DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 352 | THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETIC THEORY 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 361 | OPTICS FUNDAMENTALS 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 395 | RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 411 | GRAVITATION, RELATIVITY, AND COSMOLOGY 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 455 | INTRODUCTORY QUANTUM MECHANICS 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 457 | SOLID STATE PHYSICS | 3 |
| PHYS 458 | MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS | 3 |
| PHYS 459 | NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 470 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 490 | INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 491 | DIRECTED READINGS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 495 | RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 497 | CAPSTONE RESEARCH IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
| PHYS 499 | HONORS THESIS IN PHYSICS | 1-4 |
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Also accepted, if done under the supervision of a physics faculty member
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Suggested electives
By its very nature, physics is more hierarchical in its course structure than typical humanities or social science disciplines. Therefore, many courses depend heavily on prerequisite courses (such as calculus and general physics). Any time that is required to prepare for calculus, such as taking MATH 119, must be added to the four-year minimum. Normally, progress in mathematics and general physics is the pacesetter.
General Concentration in Physics Sample Four-Year Plan
The selected course sequence below is an example of the simplest path to degree completion. Based on course schedules, student needs, and student choice, individual plans may vary. Students should consult with their adviser to make the most appropriate elective choices and to ensure that they have completed the required number of units (120) to graduate.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| CHEM 131 & 131L (Core 7) | 4 | MATH 274 | 4 |
| MATH 273 (Core 3) | 4 | PHYS 241 or 251 (Core 8) | 4 |
| PHYS 185 | 1 | COSC 175 | 4 |
| Core 1 (or Core 2) | 3 | Core 2 (or Core 1) | 3 |
| Core 4 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| MATH 275 | 4 | MATH 374 | 3 |
| PHYS 242 or 252 | 4 | PHYS 243 | 4 |
| PHYS 305 | 4 | PHYS 307 | 3 |
| Core 5 | 3 | Core 6 | 3 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| PHYS 311 | 3 | PHYS 312 | 3 |
| PHYS 341 | 3 | PHYS 342 | 3 |
| PHYS 351 | 4 | PHYS 354 | 4 |
| Core 9 | 3 | PHYS 385 | 1 |
| Core 10 | 3 | Core 11 | 3 |
| Core 12 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| PHYS 455 | 3 | PHYS 352 | 3 |
| PHYS 486 | 1 | PHYS Elective | 3 |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | PHYS Elective | 3 |
| Core 13 | 3 | Core 14 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 13 | ||
| Total Units 120 | |||
Applied Concentration in Physics Sample Four-Year Plan
The selected course sequence below is an example of the simplest path to degree completion. Based on course schedules, student needs, and student choice, individual plans may vary. Students should consult with their adviser to make the most appropriate elective choices and to ensure that they have completed the required number of units (120) to graduate.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| CHEM 131 & 131L (Core 7) | 4 | MATH 274 | 4 |
| MATH 273 (Core 3) | 4 | PHYS 241 or 251 (Core 8) | 4 |
| PHYS 185 | 1 | COSC 175 | 4 |
| Core 1 (or Core 2) | 3 | Core 2 (or Core 1) | 3 |
| Core 4 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| MATH 275 | 4 | MATH 374 | 3 |
| PHYS 242 or 252 | 4 | PHYS 243 | 4 |
| PHYS 305 | 4 | PHYS 307 | 3 |
| Core 5 | 3 | Core 6 | 3 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| PHYS 311 | 3 | PHYS 312 | 3 |
| PHYS 341 | 3 | PHYS 342 | 3 |
| PHYS 351 | 4 | PHYS 354 | 4 |
| Core 9 | 3 | PHYS 385 | 1 |
| Core 10 | 3 | Core 12 | 3 |
| Core 13 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| PHYS 361 | 4 | PHYS 335 or 337 | 4 |
| PHYS 486 | 1 | PHYS Elective | 3 |
| PHYS Elective | 3 | PHYS Elective | 3 |
| Core 14 | 3 | Core 11 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 2 |
| 14 | 15 | ||
| Total Units 120 | |||
Astrophysics Concentration Sample Four-Year Plan
The selected course sequence below is an example of the simplest path to degree completion. Based on course schedules, student needs, and student choice, individual plans may vary. Students should consult with their adviser to make the most appropriate elective choices and to ensure that they have completed the required number of units (120) to graduate.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| MATH 273 (Core 3) | 4 | MATH 274 | 4 |
| PHYS 185 | 1 | PHYS 241 or 251 (Core 8) | 4 |
| COSC 175 | 4 | CHEM 131 & 131L (Core 7) | 4 |
| Core 1 (or Core 2) | 3 | Core 2 (or Core 1) | 3 |
| Core 4 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| ASTR 261 | 4 | PHYS 243 | 4 |
| MATH 275 | 4 | PHYS 307 | 3 |
| PHYS 242 or 252 | 4 | MATH 374 | 3 |
| PHYS 305 | 4 | Core 5 | 3 |
| Core 6 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| PHYS 311 | 3 | PHYS 312 | 3 |
| PHYS 341 | 3 | PHYS 354 | 4 |
| PHYS 351 | 4 | ASTR 303 | 3 |
| Core 9 | 3 | ASTR 331 | 3 |
| Core 10 | 3 | ASTR 385 | 1 |
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| ASTR 432 | 3 | PHYS/ASTR Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 486 | 1 | Elective | 3 |
| PHYS/ASTR Elective | 3 | Core 12 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Core 13 | 3 |
| Core 11 | 3 | Core 14 | 3 |
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Total Units 120 | |||
Computational Physics Concentration Sample Four-Year Plan
The selected course sequence below is an example of the simplest path to degree completion. Based on course schedules, student needs, and student choice, individual plans may vary. Students should consult with their adviser to make the most appropriate elective choices and to ensure that they have completed the required number of units (120) to graduate.
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| MATH 273 (Core 3) | 4 | MATH 274 | 4 |
| PHYS 185 | 1 | PHYS 242 or 252 (Core 8) | 4 |
| PHYS 241 or 251 (Core 7) | 4 | COSC 237 | 4 |
| COSC 236 | 4 | Core 2 (or Core 1) | 3 |
| Core 1 (or Core 2) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| MATH 275 | 4 | MATH 263 | 3 |
| PHYS 305 | 4 | MATH 374 | 3 |
| PHYS 311 | 3 | PHYS 243 | 4 |
| PHYS 341 | 3 | PHYS 307 | 3 |
| Core 4 | 3 | Core 5 | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| COSC 290 | 4 | COSC 336 | 4 |
| MATH 265 | 4 | PHYS 354 | 4 |
| PHYS 351 | 4 | PHYS 385 | 1 |
| Core 6 | 3 | Core 9 | 3 |
| Core 10 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Term 1 | Units | Term 2 | Units |
| MATH 435 | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 337 | 4 | Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 486 | 1 | Core 13 | 3 |
| Core 11 | 3 | Core 14 | 3 |
| Core 12 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 12 | ||
| Total Units 120 | |||
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental principles of physics and major concepts in a student’s chosen track and be able to apply these principles to solve quantitative problems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of scientific research.
- Communicate scientific information effectively in both oral and written formats.
- Utilize and apply technology to investigate experimental and theoretical scientific problems.