Mathematics-Physics Major

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The Mathematics and Physical Sciences Core provides a strong mathematical background to all Mathematics and Mathematics-Physics majors in our Department. This collection of courses incorporates mathematical methods and concepts and fundamentals of computer programming along with the foundational course in Analytical Physics as an introduction to problem-solving, abstract analysis, and applications.

37-40 credits (Total does not include prerequisite courses)

Major Requirements

Complete the Mathematics-Physics Core (18-19 credits):

MAT-175Single Variable Calculus

4 credits

MAT-275Multivariable Calculus

4 credits

CSC-150Computer Science I: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

4 credits

PHY-271Analytical Physics I

4 credits

PHY-271LAnalytical Physics I Lab

1 credit

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MAT-199Math & Physics Colloquium

0.5 credits

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and/or

PHY-199Math & Physics Colloquium

0.5 credits

MAT-175: Depending on placement, completion of MAT-150 Applied Calculus: A Modeling Approach may be required prior to enrolling in MAT-175.


MAT-199, PHY-199: 2 Semesters at 0.5 credit each


Students who plan to take upper-division mathematics courses other than MAT-352 Differential Equations should complete one of the following:

Optional for Math-Physics Majors

MAT-280Introduction to Proof: Number Theory

1 credit

MAT-281Introduction to Proof: Combinatorics

1 credit

MAT-282Introduction to Proof: Sets & Functions

1 credit

MAT-283Introduction to Proof: Logic

1 credit

Complete 6 upper-division credits in Physics (6 credits) by completing any two of the following:
PHY-301Theoretical Mechanics

3 credits

PHY-313Thermal Physics

2-3 credits

PHY-330Electricity & Magnetism

3 credits

PHY-400Quantum Physics

2-3 credits

Complete upper-division elective coursework in Mathematics and Physics (12 credits):

MAT-ELEC/PHY-ELEC-
Any 12 additional credits of 300- or 400-level PHY or MAT courses

12 credits

A maximum of 3 credits of independent work (MAT-494, PHY-494, MAT-497, PHY-497, or other) may be counted toward the upper-division elective requirements.

Complete an independent study or internship (1-3 credits):

MAT-494Independent Study

1-3 credits

MAT-497Internship

1-6 credits

PHY-494Independent Study

1-3 credits

PHY-497Internship

1-3 credits

Other forms of independent work may be accepted with departmental approval.

Students interested in graduate study in physics are strongly encouraged to take the following courses:

PHY-240Electrical and Electronic Circuits

3 credits

PHY-240LElectircal and Electronic Circuits Laboratory

1 credit

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MAT-28X

MAT-361Linear Algebra

3 credits

MAT-431Complex Analysis

3 credits

PHY--
All 300 and 400-level Physics Courses

Students pursuing graduate study should take PHY-313 and PHY-400 for the maximum 3 credits.


Mathematics-Physics Majors may not minor in Physics nor Physical Science.


Mathematics-Physics Majors may not major in Mathematics or Mathematics-Computer Science.