COURSE CURRICULUM

The Physics curriculum offers a comprehensive progression from foundational to advanced topics, beginning with preparatory courses like PHYS 083 and PHYS 093, which cover basic physics concepts and mechanics, electricity, and electromagnetism. Introductory courses such as PHYS 100, PHYS 101, PHYS 105, and PHYS 111 build core knowledge in kinematics, dynamics, waves, optics, and thermodynamics, with PHYS 111 tailored for students pursuing engineering or life sciences. More advanced classes like PHYS 112 focus on electricity and magnetism, reinforced by laboratory work. Intermediate courses, including PHYS 221 and PHYS 225, expand on mechanics and wave phenomena, while specialized courses such as PHYS 231 (thermodynamics), PHYS 232 (experimental methods), and PHYS 275 (medical physics) offer applied knowledge. The curriculum advances to complex subjects like quantum mechanics (PHYS 351), relativity (PHYS 352), statistical physics (PHYS 311), and mathematical physics (PHYS 381), equipping students with rigorous theoretical and computational skills. Elective topics range from advanced electromagnetism, fluid mechanics, optics, and solid-state physics, to particle physics, nuclear physics, and general relativity. Laboratory courses like PHYS 382 and PHYS 483 provide hands-on experimental experience, while courses such as PHYS 393 and PHYS 493 develop computational physics proficiency. Overall, the program integrates theory, experimentation, and computation to prepare students for diverse scientific careers or further research.