Wayne State University

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Undergraduate Physics

Suggested Course Sequence - General Physics Option

The table below presents the recommended course sequence for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science with a major in Physics, General Physics option.

 

Fall Semester

 

Winter Semester

  

Freshman Year

Chemistry 1220/1230 5 Physics 2170/2171 5
Mathematics 2010 4 Mathematics 2020 4
University Group Req 3-4 University Group Req 3-4
English (BC) 4 English (IC) >3-4
Total 16-17 Total 15-17

Sophomore Year

Physics 2180/2181 5 Physics 3300/3310 4
Mathematics 2030 4 Physics 5620 OR Life Science elective 5
PHY 5340/41 OR Life Science elective 5 Mathematics 2150 3
University Group Req 3-4 College Group Req 3-4
Total 17-18 Total 15-16

Junior Year

Physics 5100 4 Physics 6400 3
Physics 5200 3 Physics 5210 3
Physics 5500 4 Elective 2
College Group Req 3-4 University Group Req 3-4
    College Foreign Lang.  I 4
Total 14-15 Total 15-16

Senior Year

Physics 6600 3 Physics 6610 3
Physics 6410 3 University Group Req 3-4
College Foreign Lang.  II 4 College Foreign Lang.  III 4
Elective 3 Physics 6850 2
University Group Req 3-4    
Total 17-18 Total 13-14