Natural Sciences
Physics
Department of Physics
Credit requirements
Min Credits
14 Major Core
6 Elective Baskets
20 Total Credits
Number of Credits to Choose
14 Major Core
20 Elective Baskets
Core Courses [total 14 credits] — for all majors
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Abridged course for Minor students
Advanced Experimental Physics - I
Elective Basket 1
Two courses from any one of the two baskets [total 6 credits].
Classical Mechanics
Classical Electrodynamics
Quantum Mechanics-I
Electronics - II
Non-linear dynamics**
General theory of Relativity**
Classical Theory of Fields**
Semiconductor Physics and Devices**
Elective Basket 2
Statistical Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Mechanics – II
Advanced Experimental Physics - II
Computational and Numerical Analysis**
Introduction to Cosmology**
Astrophysics**
Soft Matter Physics**
Fine print
- ** Example electives; a course may be selected from the major elective offerings for a given semester.
Why pursue this
- A curriculum with a strong blend of learning physics concepts and applying them to research problems.
- Critical skills and scientific aptitude — mathematical formulation, reasoning, physical intuition, computation, experiment.
- Early research participation helps students find their interests and inspires a challenging career path.
What you'll come out with
- Engage in challenging multi-disciplinary problems.
- Learn physics skills for making quantitative models of complex situations.
- Synthesize knowledge across areas of physics and communicate scientific ideas effectively.
From the University's minor program documents. Confirm with your UG Advisor before you plan around a pathway.