• PHYS 3340

    Mathematics for Physics
     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    3.50

     GPA

    3.38

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course covers linear algebra and complex analysis, with a review of vector calculus. Emphasis is on applications in physics. Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 3340 and MATH 4210. Prerequisites: Vector calculus (MATH 2310 or MATH 2315 or APMA 2120) and ordinary differential equations (MATH 3250 or APMA 2130).

  • PHYS 3420

    Electricity and Magnetism I
     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    3.50

     GPA

    3.19

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Systematic treatment of static electromagnetic phenomena with extensive use of vector calculus, including Maxwell's equations. Recommended Prerequisite: MATH 4220, PHYS 1720 or PHYS 2410 or PHYS 2415, and PHYS 2720.

  • PHYS 5310

    Optics
     Rating

    2.67

     Difficulty

    3.50

     GPA

    3.22

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    Includes reflection and refraction at interfaces, geometrical optics, interference phenomena, diffraction, Gaussian optics, and polarization. Prerequisite: PHYS 2320, 2415, 2610, or an equivalent college-level electromagnetism course; knowledge of vector calculus and previous exposure to Maxwell's equations.

  • PHYS 2419

    Introductory Physics 2 Workshop
     Rating

    2.09

     Difficulty

    3.52

     GPA

    3.40

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    Group problem solving, data acquisition and analysis, and application of physics to real life scenarios in the framework of electricity and magnetism. The course is geared towards STEM majors and required for engineering and physics majors. Co-requisites: PHYS 2415 or 2410. Prerequisite: PHYS 1429

  • PHYS 3210

    Classical Mechanics
     Rating

    3.95

     Difficulty

    3.54

     GPA

    3.06

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    Statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies treated with extensive use of vector calculus; includes the Lagrangian formulation of mechanics. Prerequisites: MATH 2310 or equivalent, MATH 3250 or equivalent, and PHYS 2720 or instructor permission.

  • PHYS 2620

    Modern Physics
     Rating

    3.36

     Difficulty

    3.62

     GPA

    3.04

    Last Taught

    Summer 2026

    Introduction to quantum physics and relativity, with application to atomic structure, nuclear and elementary particle physics, condensed matter physics, and cosmology. Three lecture hours, one problem hour. Prerequisite: PHYS 1720 or 2410 or 2415, and MATH 2310 or instructor permission.

  • PHYS 2030

    Principles of Physics 1 Workshop
     Rating

    2.12

     Difficulty

    3.72

     GPA

    3.55

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    Group problem solving, data acquisition and analysis, and application of physics to real life scenarios in the framework of classical mechanics and thermodynamics. The course satisfies the requirements for pre-health students. Co-requisites: PHYS 2010

  • PHYS 1425

    Introductory Physics 1 for Engineers
     Rating

    2.41

     Difficulty

    3.75

     GPA

    3.17

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    First semester of introductory physics sequence recommended for engineers. Topics include particle kinematics and dynamics, energy and momentum conservation, rotational motion, fluids, oscillatory motion, waves, sound, and thermodynamics. Emphasis is on development of skills for practical applications. Three lecture hours. Co-requisite: MATH 1320 or equivalent.

  • PHYS 2020

    Principles of Physics 2 for Pre-Health Students
     Rating

    2.76

     Difficulty

    3.86

     GPA

    3.27

    Last Taught

    Summer 2026

    Physics 2010 and 2020 constitute a terminal course sequence covering the principles of mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics. A working knowledge of arithmetic, elementary algebra, and trigonometry is essential. PHYS 2010, 2020, in conjunction with the laboratories PHYS 2030, 2040, satisfy the physics requirement of medical and dental schools. PHYS 1425 or PHYS 2010 should be completed before taking PHYS 2020.

  • PHYS 2010

    Principles of Physics 1 for Pre-Health Students
     Rating

    2.78

     Difficulty

    3.93

     GPA

    3.17

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    Physics 2010 and 2020 constitute a terminal course sequence covering the principles of mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics. A working knowledge of arithmetic, elementary algebra, and trigonometry is essential. PHYS 2010, 2020, in conjunction with the laboratories PHYS 2030, 2040, satisfy the physics requirement of medical and dental schools. PHYS 1425 or PHYS 2010 should be completed before taking PHYS 2020.