Junior and Senior Recommended Course Schedule

The Physics Department offers 3 tracks for the Bachelor of Science degree in Physics:

Advanced Track and Honors Track students are encouraged to take 105A-B in their Sophomore year allowing for additional Physics Electives in the Junior year.

Standard Track
This track is appropriate for most majors.
Junior Year
Fall Winter Spring
Phys 100A
Phys 119A
 Phys 115A
Phys 105A
Phys Elective		 Phys 115B
Phys 105B
Phys Elective
Senior Year
Phys 110A
Phys 115C
Phys 127A		 Phys 110B
Phys 128A
Phys Elective		 Phys 128B
Phys Elective
Phys Elective

 

Advanced Track
This track is appropriate for Majors with strong High School physics backgrounds.
Junior Year
Fall Winter Spring
Phys 100A
Phys 119A
Phys Elective
 Phys 115A
Phys Elective
Phys Elective		 Phys 115B
Phys Elective
Phys Elective (opt)
Senior Year
Phys 110A
Phys 115C
Phys 127A		 Phys 110B
Phys 128A
Phys Elective		 Phys 128B
Phys Elective
Phys Elective

 

Honors Track
This track is intended for well prepared students who plan to go on to Graduate School in Physics.

Students who wish to pursue this option should consult a faculty advisor as pre-requisite checking may prevent registration for certain courses.
Junior Year
Fall Winter Spring
Phys 100A
Phys 110A
Phys 119A
Phys 127A
 Phys 115A
Phys 110B
Phys 119B
Phys 128A		 Phys 115B
Phys 128B
Phys Elective
Phys Elective
Senior Year
Phys 115C
Phys Elect/Thesis Research		 Phys Elective (opt)
Phys Elect/Thesis Research		 Phys Elective
Phys Elective
Phys Elect/Thesis Research

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