Physics Major
This option is intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in physics, conduct research in physics, and/or teach physics.
Major Requirements* (60-62 credits)
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 101 | Freshman Physics Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS 151 | General Physics: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 152 | General Physics: Electricity & Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS 305 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 306 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 310 | Electromagnetic Theory I | 3 |
| PHYS 311 | Electromagnetic Theory II | 3 |
| PHYS 332 | Junior Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 410WS | Senior Physics Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS 413 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 414 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
|
PHYS 251RI PHYS 252RI PHYS 253RI |
AND any two (2) of Computational Research Methods in Physics Experimental Research Methods in Physics Theoretical Research Methods in Physics |
2 2 2 |
|
PHYS 481RI |
AND two semesters of Senior Project |
1x2=2 |
|
BIOL180 CHEM 103 MSC 111 & MSC 112 |
AND any one (1) of Biological Diversity General Chemistry I Introduction to Oceanography and Introduction to Oceanography Laboratory |
4 4 6 |
| MATH 140 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 141 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 300 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 331 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH xxx | One (1) MATH elective course chosen from: MATH 315, MATH 316, MATH 320, MATH 351, MATH 354, MATH 411, MATH 412, or MATH 423 | 3 |
| ME 230WS | Technical Communication |
3 |
Course Frequencies
Physics and Engineering Physics majors should work with their faculty academic advisor to make a degree plan during their first semester of enrollment and update this plan each semester. When making a Physics or Engineering Physics degree plan, please keep in mind the following course frequencies.
- PHYS 101: Freshman Physics Seminar is generally offered every fall semester.
- PHYS 151: General Physics I (Mechanics) & PHYS 152: General Physics II (Electricity & Magnetism) are generally offered every fall and spring semester.
- PHYS 25XRI: Research Methods (Computational, Experimental or Theoretical) is offered every spring semester.
- PHYS 305: Classical Mechanics is offered fall semesters of even-numbered years.
- PHYS 306: Statistical Mechanics is offered fall semesters of odd-numbered years.
- PHYS 310: Electromagnetic Theory I is offered fall semesters of even-numbered years.
- PHYS 311: Electromagnetic Theory II is offered spring semesters of odd-numbered years.
- PHYS 332: Junior Lab is offered per demand.
- PHYS 413: Quantum Mechanics I is offered fall semesters of odd-numbered years.
- PHYS 414: Quantum Mechanics II is offered spring semesters of even-numbered years.
- PHYS 410WS is generally offered every spring semester.
* These requirements for a Physics Major is effective 2019-2020 academic year. For previous requirements, please refer to the previous Academic Catalog.
Related Links
Contact
Department of Chemistry and Physics
Linda Berry Stein College of Arts & Sciences
Merritt Penticoff 132
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 256-7325
