Physics, B.S.

Required Courses:

• PHY 121 - General Physics I 1 course unit
• PHY 122 - General Physics II 1 course unit
• PHY 213 - Modern Physics 1 course unit
• PHY 216 - Analog & Digital Circuits 1 course unit
• PHY 241, 242 - Thermal & Statistical Physics 1 course unit
• PHY 319 - Analytical Mechanics 1 course unit
• PHY 329 - Electromagnetism 1 course unit
• PHY 450 - CUE: Advanced Projects 1 course unit
• One other physics course numbered between 200 and 399

Note:

Students interested in graduate work in physics or engineering will be encouraged to elect additional physics and mathematics courses.

In addition to a major in physics, the College offers an interdisciplinary Physical Science Major .  The physical science major is specifically designed to meet the core courses required for students interested in pursuing the Pre-Engineering Combined Plan program with Columbia University.