Typical Schedule for a Physics Major
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Typical Schedule for a Physics Major
| Year | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | Intro Physics I (P111A) Calculus I (M101) |
Intro Physics II (P112A) Calculus II (M102) |
| Sophomore | Modern Physics (P210) Multivariable Calculus (M221) |
Newtonian Mechanics (P230) (odd winter) Math Methods (P225) Modeling (P265) (odd winter) Elec. and Mag. (P275) (even winter) |
| Junior | ODE (M332) Circuits (P207 and P207L) Quantum Mechanics (P340) (odd fall) One additional PHYS 2XX or 3XX (odd fall) |
Newtonian Mechanics (P230) (odd winter) Modeling (P265) (odd winter) Optics (P285) (odd winter) Electricity & Magnetism (P275) (even winter) Statistical Physics (P345) (even winter) One additional PHYS 2XX or 3XX (odd winter) |
| Senior | Quantum Mechanics (P340) (odd fall) Physics Senior/Honors Thesis (P473) (P493) or Physics Research (P421) (P422) (P423) (even fall) |
Advanced Lab (P289) (odd winter) Statistical Physics (P345) (even winter) |
Students are advised to check the course catalog and to consult with their academic advisor to make sure their electives fulfill the requirements.
Be sure to check with you academic advisor as most physics classes above PHYS 210 alternate every other year.
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Physics and Engineering Department
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204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, Virginia 24450
Physical Address: Howe Hall / Science Center