Majors & Minor
B.S. Physics
The Physics Major is a 4-year program with a strong emphasis on fundamental physics concepts and hands-on experience in state-of-the-art teaching laboratories. Students will learn how to analyze complex problems and will gain a strong quantitative background that can be applied in any technical field. Our graduates follow a wide range of career tracks, including graduate studies in physics and engineering, 直接进入技术领域, and other careers that benefit from sharp analytical and problem solving skills.
Physics B.S. majors are required to complete coursework in physics as well as co-requisite coursework in mathematics and an additional approved science.
Among these courses, the following are required
- PHYS2200(或PHYS2100*) & PHYS2050物理入门I带实验室
- PHYS2201(或PHYS2101*) & 物理入门II带实验室
- PHYS3100振动和波与实验室
- 物理3300介绍现代物理学
- PHYS4100力学
- PHYS4200电与磁
- 量子物理
- 量子物理2
- 统计力学 & 热力学
* Physics majors are strongly 推荐 to take the PHYS2200-2201 sequence. PHYS2100-2101 is typically for Biology, Pre-med, and students fulfilling science requirements.
从下列选项中选择一个
- PHYS4300 数值方法 and 科学计算
- 物理实验
- 毕业论文*
*毕业论文 推荐 for students planning graduate work in Physics.
Choose at least two elective courses (course offerings vary from year to year)
- 光谱学
- PHYS4515 Physics of Conventional and 可替代能源
- 纳米集成科学
- PHYS4545 Introduction to 凝聚态物理
- 宇宙学和天体物理学
- PHYS4570 Topics in High Energy Astrophysics
- 广义相对论
- MATH4440动力系统
下列课程为必修课程
- PHYS4500 Applied Math for Physical Scientists (or MATH2210 Linear Algebra and MATH4410 Diff. Eq.)
- 多变量微积分
- CSCI2227介绍. 转向科学计算
Students without advanced math placement will need to take introductory calculus courses, 例如MATH1103或MATH1105, 这是MATH2202的先决条件.
Choose two additional science courses with lab
- CHEM1109 & 1111普通化学I含实验室
- CHEM1110 & 1112普通化学II含实验室
- 其他经批准的一级科学实验
- 其他认可的二级科学及实验室
本科物理专业的学生可以, 经部门批准, 参加第一年的电子游戏正规平台生课程, 例如PHYS7711, 7732, or 7741.
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* Students planning to take PHYS4300 need to take CSCI2227介绍duction 转向科学计算 in preparation for this course. ** Students need prior approval from a faculty mentor. | |
B.S. 应用物理
The 应用物理 major provides a flexible platform for students to combine a strong interest in the concepts and analytical tools of physics with the any one of the varied applications of those tools to societal problems. In consultation with our 本科 Program Director, students will tailor an interdisciplinary program of study to focus on topical areas such as quantum computation, 材料科学, 能源与环境, 生物物理学, 数学物理, 金融建模, and more. The curriculum will culminate in a research project with a physics faculty member, or jointly supervised by faculty members from multiple departments. This track is 推荐 for students planning to enter the workforce after graduation rather than applying to graduate school in physics or related disciplines.
应用物理专业的要求.
| Course | Credits |
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| 物理入门I & II PHYS2200/1 +实验室PHYS2050/1 | 10 |
| 振动 & 波PHYS3100 | 4 |
| 现代物理 | 4 |
| Intro. 到科学计算CSCI2227 a | 3 |
| 应用物理概论 | 3 |
| 高等物理课程s (2 of 5): Classical Mechanics PHYS4100 Electricity & Magnetism PHYS4200 Quantum Mechanics I PHYS4400 Quantum Mechanics II PHYS4401 (QM I prerequisite) Statistical Physics PHYS4600 | 6 to 8 |
| Electives b (3 courses) Physics 4000 level or above, may include courses from 高等物理课程 list above | 9 to12 |
| 应用物理顶点项目PHYS4950 | 3 |
| 两门科学入门课程 c 物理学之外 d | 6 to 8 |
| 多变量微积分 e MATH2202 Applied Math for Physical Scientists f PHYS4500 | 8 |
| Total | 60 + |
- a 修过计算机科学I的学生 & II may request a waiver of this requirement.
- b One approved elective course from another department is possible and encouraged.
- c Introductory courses required for that major, e.g.普通化学I&II加实验室或计算机科学I & II
- d A variety of introductory STEM and social science courses are possible 经部门批准
- e 学生必须修过微积分I & II或具有同等的AP学分.
- f Students may replace with both Linear Algebra MATH2210 and Differential Equations MATH4410
物理系Rev. 2022年7月10日应用物理专业
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Possible elective courses inside the 物理系
| 课程数量 | Course |
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| PHYS4300 | 数值方法 & 科学计算 |
| PHYS4407 | Optical Spectroscopy of 2 Dimensional Systems |
| PHYS4515 | Physics of Conventional and 可替代能源 |
| PHYS4545 | 凝聚态物理 |
| PHYS4595 | Intro. 到量子计算 |
| PHYS4535 | 纳米综合科学 |
| PHYS5110 | 生物物理学 |
Possible elective courses outside the 物理系
| 课程数量 | Course | 列出先决条件 |
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| BIOL3090 | 微生物学 | |
| BIOL4090 | Virology | |
| BIOL4540 | 神经科学 | |
| CHEM4475 | 物理化学 | PHYS2200/1, MATH2202 |
| CSCI2271 | 计算机系统 | CSCI1102 |
| CSCI2291 | Intro. 转向数据科学 | |
| CSCI3340 | Intro. 到机器学习/应用 | CSCI1102 |
| EESC3350 | 可替代能源 | |
| EESC3391 | 地球物理学概论 | |
| MATH4470 | 数学建模 | MATH2202, MATH2210 |
| PSYC2285 | 行为神经科学 | |
| PSYC4472 | fMRI | |
| ECON2228 | 计量经济学方法 | |
| ECON2229 | 经济及商业预测 |
物理小
The minimum requirements for a minor in physics include the following courses:
- 以下入门课程:
- PHYS2200, PHYS2201 and accompanying labs PHYS2050 and PHYS2051.
- 以下中级课程:
- PHYS3100和PHYS3300.
- Two upper-level courses (PHYS4000 and above) of 3 or more credits each.
其中许多课程都有先决条件. Students are advised to consult with the 本科 Program Director (physics@elahomecollection.com).
Substitutions: PHYS2100 and PHYS2101 may be substituted for PHYS2200 and PHYS2201, 分别, 但后者是首选. Students must consult with the 本科 Program Director if they wish to substitute other equivalent courses for required courses or the corequisites.
并修课程: MATH1102和MATH1103是必需的. MATH2202 may be required as a prerequisite for some of the upper-level physics courses. Students should consult with the 本科 Program Director to determine whether they will need to take these additional mathematics courses.