Seminars & Events
Natural Science & Mathematics Colloquium
Most Wednesdays at 4:10 in Schaefer 106
Program Highlight
The Physics Club organizes many activities for all students who enjoy physics.
SMP Spotlight
Martin McHugh ('10), "The Search for a Fourth Generation," (Mentor: Dr. Erin De Pree)
Marty received the 2010 Department Award in Physics. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Physics at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Degree Requirements for the Physics Major
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General College Requirements
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Required Courses:
- Physics Core Courses:
- PHYS 131: General Physics I
- PHYS 132: General Physics II
- PHYS 231: General Physics III
- PHYS 312: Advanced Physics Laboratory
- PHYS 342: Mechanics
- PHYS 351: Electricity & Magnetism
- PHYS 462: Quantum Mechanics
- PHYS 473: Statistical Mechanics
- Cognate Courses
- MATH 151: Calculus 1
- MATH 152: Calculus II
- MATH 255: Vector Calculus
- MATH 256: Linear Algebra
- Elective Courses (at least one of the following)
- PHYS 281: Mathematical Models of Physics
- PHYS 382: Optics
- PHYS 490: Senior Seminar
- MATH 312: Differential Equations
- CHEM 451: Physical Chemistry
- PHYS 399 or 499: Independent Study
- Physics Core Courses:
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Complete a St. Mary's Project
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GPA
Must maintain a grade of C- or better in the all courses in items 2-3 and maintain an overall GPA in items 2-3 of 2.0 or better.
Suggested Sequence of Study
First Year:
General Physics I & II, Calculus I & II, Core Curriculum requirements
Sophomore Year:
General Physics III, Mechanics, Vector Calculus, Linear Algebra, Core Curriculum requirements
Junior Year:
Advanced Physics Laboratory, Electricity & Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics, begin St. Mary's Project in second semester, Core Curriculum requirements, and elective courses
Senior Year:
Statistical Mechanics, St. Mary's Project, Core Curriculum requirements, and elective courses
