A major in Chemical Physics consists of sixteen courses including the introductory courses of Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. The student can then choose to focus on either Chemistry or Physics while taking advanced courses in the other field (College Course Catalogue).
Program Structure
- CHEM 11200 – Principles of Chemistry
- MATH 11000+11500 – Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
- MATH 11200+12500 – Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
- PHYS 11100 – Calculus Physics I
- PHYS 11200 – Calculus Physics II
- PHYS 20100 – Modern Physics
- MATH 22100 – Differential Equations
- CHEM 31800 – Physical Chemistry I
- CHEM 31900 – Physical Chemistry II
- PHYS 35000 – Quantum Mechanics
- One elective Chemistry course at the 200-level or above
- Two elective Chemistry or Physics courses at the 200-level or above
- CHEM 40100 – Introduction to Independent Study
- CHEM 45100 – Senior Independent Study – Semester One
- CHEM 45200 – Senior Independent Study – Semester Two
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- PHYS 40100 – Independent Study
- PHYS 45100 – Independent Study Thesis – Semester One
- PHYS 45200 – Independent Study Thesis – Semester Two
