Physics and Astronomy Curriculum

Choosing Your Courses

When you're planning your courses, it can be challenging to know how best to tailor your schedule to plan for future graduate studies, or even to spend a semester abroad. Learn more about choosing courses for an emphasis of study in physics as well as programs like study abroad and the 3-2 program:

• Choosing your courses: Sample schedules
• Schedule of course offerings: Many courses are offered only in alternate years, so see when the courses you need are available
• Off-campus study: Information for students who wish to study off campus or abroad.
• Major emphases: Learn how you can target your major to particular specialties.
• Calculus requirements: Determine what calculus courses you will need for your major.
• Frequently asked questions about choosing courses
• Table of course names and numbers: Many courses were renamed and renumbered in 2012; see what changed.

Or, you can speak to your advisor about tailoring a program to satisfy other interests. Previous majors have:

• Learned Chinese, studied in China for a semester, and pursued a PhD in linguistics
• Earned a second major in theater, specializing in lighting and technical theater
• Specialized in molecular gastronomy and opened a restaurant after graduation