Physical & Applied Sciences: Physics (B.A.)

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Gordon College offers students the opportunity to pursue a track in Physics from within the Physical and Applied Sciences Major. Students who are fascinated by the foundational and emergent patterns and phenomena that make up our universe and the world around us are encouraged to pursue this path of study. This track of study prepares students for internships and careers in the physical sciences and also can leave students with ample time to pursue undergraduate research.

Requirements

Physics Courses

PHY 121 - Introductory Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 122 - Introductory Physics II Credits: 4
PHY 130 - First-Year Physics Seminar Credits: 2
PHY/MAT 221 - Mathematical Methods in Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 225 - Electronics Credits: 4
PHY 226 - Electronics Laboratory Credits: 2
PHY 283 - Modern Physics Credits: 4
PHY 284 - Modern Physics Laboratory Credits: 2
PHY 293 - Mechanics Credits: 4
PHY 294 - Mechanics Laboratory Credits: 2
PHY 338 - Electric and Magnetic Fields I Lab Credits: 2
PHY 339 - Electric and Magnetic Fields I Credits: 4
PHY 355 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: 4
PHY 372 - Thermal Physics Credits: 4
PHY 391 - Junior Seminar I Credits: 0
PHY 491 - Senior Seminar I Credits: 1

Chemistry or Computer Science Courses

Chemistry or computer science introductory sequence:

CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 4 and
CHE 112 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: 4
OR
CPS 121 - Introduction to Programming Credits: 4 and
CPS 122 - Object-Oriented Software Development Credits: 4

Mathematics Courses

MAT 121 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MAT 122 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MAT 222 - Calculus III Credits: 2
MAT 225 - Differential Equations Credits: 4

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