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Requirements
Ask the big questions, and prepare to spend your life exploring and answering them. Study the universe — from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles.
Physics major requirements
- PHYS 130 Introductory Physics I with Lab
- PHYS 132 Introductory Physics II with Lab
- PHYS 134 Introductory Physics III with Lab
- PHYS 208 Classical Mechanics
- PHYS 280 Introduction to Modern Physics
- PHYS 303 Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS 310 Quantum Mechanics
- PHYS 315L Advanced Laboratory
- PHYS 350 Science Seminar (4 semesters)
- PHYS 420 Senior Research
Plus two elective courses selected from the elective offerings by the department. Courses from other departments (e.g. Mathematics and Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry) may be substituted for the elective courses with permission of the department.
Physics minor requirements
- PHYS 130 Introductory Physics I with Lab
- PHYS 132 Introductory Physics II with Lab
- Two courses numbered above 200 (PHYS 134 or 190 may be substituted for one of the 200 level courses)
- One course numbered above 300
Transfer Credits:
Across the Core Curriculum and other programs of Monmouth College, most transfer courses are accepted. Departments Chairs have the final determination regarding how transfer credit will be applied to meet major or minor requirements. More information for transfer students is available on our Admission Transfer Credits page.