Physics (Advanced Studies Track) Major

Courses required for the physics major in advanced studies track include:

• PHY 125 - General Physics I (4 Cr.)
• PHY 126 - General Physics II (4 Cr.)
• PHY 220 - Modern Physics (4 Cr.)
• PHY 230 - Intermediate Physics Laboratory (2 Cr.)
• PHY 280 - Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences (4 Cr.)
• PHY 300 - Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics (3 Cr.)
• PHY 301 - Intermediate Electromagnetic Theory (3 Cr.)
• PHY 310 - Electronics/Instrumentation (3 Cr.)
• PHY 340 - Classical Mechanics (3 Cr.)
• PHY 350 - Quantum Mechanics (3 Cr.)
• PHY 395 - Independent Work in Physics (1.5-4 Cr.)
• MA 222 - Calculus III (4 Cr.)
• CS 119 - Foundations of Computer Science (4 Cr.)

Courses recommended for the physics major in advanced studies track include:

• PHY 250 - Energy, Physics, and the Environment (3 Cr.)
• PHY 171.313*
• PHY 171.314*

Note:

*Offered at the Johns Hopkins University

Students should check all courses for the accompanying prerequisites. Laboratory reports and papers in PHY 220  and PHY 230  are used to evaluate writing proficiency in the major. PHY 220  and PHY 280  taken at any time satisfy the computer proficiency requirement.