Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________

Catalog: 2021-22 College of Liberal Arts Program: Physics Major Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Physics Major

Meet the Faculty

Physics encompasses more than the study of matter and energy. It seeks general principles behind phenomena as diverse as wispy elementary particles and gigantic galaxies.

Physics courses provide a pathway towards that understanding through laboratory and computer analysis and mathematical and computer modeling. Our laboratories are especially well equipped and our major emphasizes the development of sound laboratory skills. The major also stresses mathematics, the language of physics.

Physics provides a foundation for students interested in engineering – the application of physical principles to the design of products and processes needed in today’s technological world. Future engineers may concentrate in physics for the first three years at Rollins and then transfer to one of the engineering schools with which the college participates in a 3-2 dual-degree program.

Some graduates teach or work in industry while others pursue masters of business administration degrees (M.B.A.). Many physics majors go on to graduate school in specialized areas of physics, while others continue in such fields as astronomy, oceanography, materials science, and applied physics. Since physics majors know how to solve problems and use technology, they find interesting jobs with or without a higher degree.

Foundational Courses (11 courses)

Course Name

Crs:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

MAT 111 - Calculus I

Prereq(s): High school pre-calculus or equivalent.

MAT 112 - Calculus II

Prereq(s): MAT 111.

PHY 130 - Principles of Physics I

Co-requisite(s): MAT 111 or equivalent preparation.

PHY 131 - Principles of Physics II

Prereq(s): PHY 130.

Co-requisite(s): MAT 112 or equivalent preparation.

PHY 220 - Math Methods for Physical Sciences I

Prereq(s): MAT 112 or equivalent preparation.

PHY 221 - Math Methods for Physical Sciences II

Prereq(s): PHY 220.

PHY 230 - Modern Physics

Prereq(s): PHY 131.

PHY 232 - Experimental Physics II

Prereq(s): PHY 230.

PHY 308 - Mechanics

Prereq(s): PHY 131 and PHY 220.

Co-requisite(s): PHY 221 or consent.

PHY 314 - Electromagnetic Theory I

Prereq(s): PHY 131 and PHY 221.

PHY 496 - Physics Seminar

Prereq(s): Junior or senior standing and physics major/minor or pre-engineering major.

Electives (3 Courses)

Two (2) of the following electives

Two (2) of the following elective courses:

Course Name

Crs:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

PHY 300 - Introduction to Thermodynamics

Prereq(s): PHY 220.

PHY 315 - Electromagnetic Theory II

Prereq(s): PHY 314.

PHY 411 - Modern Optics

Prereq(s): PHY 221 and PHY 230.

Co-requisite(s): PHY 412.

PHY 451 - Quantum Physics I

Prereq(s): PHY 221.

One (1) of the following

One (1) of the following:

Course Name

Crs:

Term Taken

Grade

Gen Ed

PHY 425 - Computational Physics

Prereq(s): PHY 221.

PHY 412 - Experimental Optics (Note that to enroll in PHY 412 students must be enrolled in or have successfully completed PHY 411.)

Prereq(s): PHY 232.

Co-requisite(s): PHY 411.

Students wishing to study physics in graduate school should consider taking all of the above courses.

Note

Students who intend to transfer to an engineering school and complete the 3-2 program with a concentration in physics must complete all of the foundational courses for the physics major except for PHY 496. Additionally, they must successfully complete PHY 300, and CHM 120, CHM 121.

Notes:

Course Name	Crs:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________	Catalog: 2021-22 College of Liberal Arts Program: Physics Major Minimum Credits Required:__________________
Physics Major Meet the Faculty Physics encompasses more than the study of matter and energy. It seeks general principles behind phenomena as diverse as wispy elementary particles and gigantic galaxies. Physics courses provide a pathway towards that understanding through laboratory and computer analysis and mathematical and computer modeling. Our laboratories are especially well equipped and our major emphasizes the development of sound laboratory skills. The major also stresses mathematics, the language of physics. Physics provides a foundation for students interested in engineering – the application of physical principles to the design of products and processes needed in today’s technological world. Future engineers may concentrate in physics for the first three years at Rollins and then transfer to one of the engineering schools with which the college participates in a 3-2 dual-degree program. Some graduates teach or work in industry while others pursue masters of business administration degrees (M.B.A.). Many physics majors go on to graduate school in specialized areas of physics, while others continue in such fields as astronomy, oceanography, materials science, and applied physics. Since physics majors know how to solve problems and use technology, they find interesting jobs with or without a higher degree.
Foundational Courses (11 courses)
MAT 111 - Calculus I Prereq(s): High school pre-calculus or equivalent.
MAT 112 - Calculus II Prereq(s): MAT 111.
PHY 130 - Principles of Physics I *Co-requisite(s):* MAT 111 or equivalent preparation.
PHY 131 - Principles of Physics II Prereq(s): PHY 130. *Co-requisite(s):* MAT 112 or equivalent preparation.
PHY 220 - Math Methods for Physical Sciences I Prereq(s): MAT 112 or equivalent preparation.
PHY 221 - Math Methods for Physical Sciences II Prereq(s): PHY 220.
PHY 230 - Modern Physics Prereq(s): PHY 131.
PHY 232 - Experimental Physics II Prereq(s): PHY 230.
PHY 308 - Mechanics Prereq(s): PHY 131 and PHY 220. *Co-requisite(s):* PHY 221 or consent.
PHY 314 - Electromagnetic Theory I Prereq(s): PHY 131 and PHY 221.
PHY 496 - Physics Seminar Prereq(s): Junior or senior standing and physics major/minor or pre-engineering major.
Electives (3 Courses)
Two (2) of the following electives Two (2) of the following elective courses:
Course Name	Crs:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
PHY 300 - Introduction to Thermodynamics Prereq(s): PHY 220.
PHY 315 - Electromagnetic Theory II Prereq(s): PHY 314.
PHY 411 - Modern Optics Prereq(s): PHY 221 and PHY 230. *Co-requisite(s):* PHY 412.
PHY 451 - Quantum Physics I Prereq(s): PHY 221.
One (1) of the following One (1) of the following:
Course Name	Crs:	Term Taken	Grade	Gen Ed
PHY 425 - Computational Physics Prereq(s): PHY 221.
PHY 412 - Experimental Optics (Note that to enroll in PHY 412 students must be enrolled in or have successfully completed PHY 411.) Prereq(s): PHY 232. *Co-requisite(s):* PHY 411.
Students wishing to study physics in graduate school should consider taking all of the above courses.
Note Students who intend to transfer to an engineering school and complete the 3-2 program with a concentration in physics must complete all of the foundational courses for the physics major except for PHY 496. Additionally, they must successfully complete PHY 300, and CHM 120, CHM 121.
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