Physics Major with Applied Mechanics Emphasis


The physics major with an applied mechanics emphasis consists of a minimum of 59 credits including:
  1. Math 120, 121, 213, 222.
  2. Chemistry 105 and 106; or 117.
  3. Physics 111, 150, 250, 300, 320, 335, 405, 435, 470, and one credit of 388 or 499.
  4. Physics 315 or 370.
  5. Additional physics courses numbered above 300 not including 390 or 490 to attain 61 credits.
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Four Year Plan

The following tables illustrate a typical plan to complete the major within a four-year time frame. Students taking different paths may take longer than the four year plan here. Please consult with an advisor when planning your major - some physics courses are taught only in alternate years.

First Year

​Fall I ​Credits
​Phys 111 ​1cr
​Math 120 ​4cr
​Eng 101 & Electives ​10cr
​TOTAL ​15cr
 

Second Year

​Fall II ​Credits
​Phys 250 ​5cr
​Math 222 ​4cr
​Chem 105 or 117 ​5cr
​Elective Credits ​0-3cr
​TOTAL ​14-17cr
 

Third Year

​Fall III ​Credits
​Phys 320 ​4cr
​Phys 370
 ​4cr
​Physics Electives
 ​0-3cr
​Elective Credits
 ​3-6cr
​TOTAL ​14-17cr
 

Fourth Year

​Fall IV ​Credits
​Phys 335
 ​3cr
​Econ 110 or Bus 320 ​3cr
​Physics Electives
 0-​6cr
Elective Courses​
 ​6-12cr
​TOTAL ​15cr

 

​Spring I ​Credits
​Phys 150 ​5cr
​Math 121 ​4cr
​Eng 102 & Electives ​6cr
​TOTAL ​15cr
 

 

​Spring II ​Credits
​Phys 300 ​3cr
​Math 213
 ​4cr
​Electives ​8cr
​TOTAL ​15cr
 

 

​Spring III ​Credits
​Physics 315
 ​3cr
​Physics 470
 ​2cr
​Physics Electives ​0-3cr
​Elective Credits ​6-9cr
​TOTAL ​14-17cr
 

 

​Spring IV ​Credits
​Phys 315
 ​3cr
​Phys 470
 ​2cr
​Phys 405
 ​3cr
​Elective Credits ​6-9cr
​TOTAL ​14-17cr