The department of physics, astronomy and geophysics offers three different concentrations within the physics major. All programs of study begin with taking courses from the core requirements followed ...

The physics major is also appropriate for students who wish to attend graduate school in astronomy. All senior physics majors must complete PHYS 480, Senior Seminar. This course is designed to allow ...

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Special Electives must be courses from outside the Physics Department. Courses below the lowest-level required course in the Physics major cannot be used as Special Electives. For example, no MATH ...