Mathematics-Physics
Requirements for the Major
1. Mathematics 111, 112, 211, 212, 322, 331, and two other
mathematics courses numbered higher than 310, including at least
one of 311 or 321.
2. Physics 100, 200, 311, 321, 322, 342.
3. The thesis (Mathematics–Physics 470) must clearly bridge the two
fields.
Strongly recommended but not required:
Two from Physics 323, 351, 362, 411, 442.
Recommended but not required:
l. Mathematics 332, 411.
2. Working knowledge of a foreign language: Russian, German, or
French.
The student planning to major in mathematics–physics should consult
with the head of the committee as early as possible to determine if
he or she is qualified and, if so, to plan a program. Both
departments must approve the application.
