Sample Physics Major Program
Core First-Year Courses: 3/2 Engineering Program
All 3/2 engineering students should register for the following courses during their first year regardless of their desired major at Clark.
Course Name
| 1, 2 | Calculus, Mathematics 124 and 125 (satisfies FA) |
| 3, 4 | Physics, Physics 120 and 121(satisfies SP) (Phys 110 is not acceptable) |
| 5, 6 | Chemistry, Chemistry 101 and 102. Computer science majors must take chemistry in summer school. |
| 7 | English Composition, English 20 (satisfies VE) Other VE courses are not acceptable. |
| 8 | One more perspective course is normally taken in the first year, but you may choose a course from your major area instead. |
Note: The credit for the above courses equals the allowed 8 course units per academic year. Students must fulfill the major requirements for Chemistry, Computer Science, ETS, Mathematics, or Physics, or choose a self-designed liberal arts/engineering major. See the 3/2 Engineering Committee to discuss the latter. It is impossible to complete most other majors without spending an additional year at Clark. Some majors, (Chemistry, Computer Science, and Physics) require you to take summer courses or to take five courses during the academic year to complete the requirements on time.
Sample Physics Track
| 1st year courses |
Course Name | Units | Perspective | |
| Math | 124/125 | Honors Calculus I and II | 2 | FA |
| Phys | 120 | Intro Physics (with calculus) | 1 | |
| Phys | 121 | Classical Physics | 1 | |
| Chem | 101/102 | Intro Chemistry | 2 | SP |
| Engl | 20 | Intro Literature & Composition | 1 | VE |
| Elective | xxx | Historical Perspective (a) | 1 | HP |
| 2nd year courses |
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| Math | 130 | Linear Algebra | 1 | |
| Math | 131 | Multivariate Calculus | 1 | |
| Phys | 130/131 | Quantum Physics Seminar I/II | 2 | |
| Phys/Csci | 125 | Computer Simulation Lab (b) | 1 | |
| Phys | 219 | Electronics Lab | 1 | |
| Art/Music | xxx | Art or Music History perspective | 1 | AP |
| Elective | xxx | Values perspective (a) | 1 | VP |
| 3rd year courses |
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| Math | 244 | Differential Equations | 1 | |
| Phys | 150 | Statistical and Thermal Physics | 1 | |
| Phys | 160/161 | Theoretical Physics I/II | 2 | |
| Phys | 171 | Atomic & Nuclear Physics | 1 | |
| Econ | 10 | Issues & Perspectives (a) | 1 | CP |
| Elective | xxx | Language Perspective (a) | 1 | LP |
| Phys | 231 | Special Projects in Physics (c) | 1 | |
| Total Clark Credits | 24 | 8 | ||
- These perspectives can be taken in any order.
- Using FORTRAN or C or Java depending on your intended engineering area.
- The special project course is normally continued throughout the following summer under the direct supervision of the faculty. Students can anticipate financial support during the summer for well developed projects.