Physics
Classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum and statistical physics, and their frontiers.
- Years
- 4
- Courses
- 34
- Credits
- 102
- Ready now
- 7
This program follows the structure of a four-year Bachelor of Science with a physics major. Each course is free and earns a certificate of completion; courses marked "In development" show their planned lessons and open as they are written.
Year 1 Science First Year
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH-100 | Calculus I | 3 | Ready |
| MATH-125 | Linear Algebra I | 3 | Ready |
| CHEM-101 | General Chemistry I | 3 | In development |
| BIOL-107 | Introduction to Cell Biology | 3 | In development |
| WRIT-101 | Academic Writing | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH-101 | Calculus II | 3 | Ready |
| PHYS-130 | Mechanics | 3 | Ready |
| CHEM-102 | General Chemistry II | 3 | In development |
| BIOL-108 | Organisms and Evolution | 3 | In development |
| CMPUT-174 | Introduction to Computing Science | 3 | In development |
Year 2
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-131 | Electricity & Magnetism | 3 | Ready |
| PHYS-230 | Waves and Optics | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-271 | Modern Physics | 3 | In development |
| MATH-209 | Multivariable Calculus | 3 | Ready |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH-201 | Differential Equations | 3 | Ready |
| PHYS-234 | Computational Physics | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-244 | Classical Mechanics I | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-261 | Thermal Physics | 3 | In development |
Year 3
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-344 | Classical Mechanics II | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-372 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-381 | Electromagnetic Theory I | 3 | In development |
| MATH-334 | Complex Variables | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-373 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-382 | Electromagnetic Theory II | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-361 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-397 | Experimental Physics | 3 | In development |
Year 4
Fall term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-410 | Solid State Physics | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-420 | Nuclear and Particle Physics | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-430 | Astrophysics | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-472 | Advanced Quantum Mechanics | 3 | In development |
Spring term
| Code | Course | Cr | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-450 | General Relativity and Cosmology | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-460 | Lasers and Photonics | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-481 | Atmospheric and Space Physics | 3 | In development |
| PHYS-499 | Honors Thesis in Physics | 3 | In development |