Major

Physics

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School
School of Arts, Sciences and Business
Department
Physics

Required Courses for Physics

Course Code
Title
Credits
7
3
Sub-Total Credits
50-53

Credit is earned for PHY-463 by completing one of the following:

  • Internship
  • Teaching Apprenticeship
  • Research Experience
Total Credits
50-53
Course Sequencing

Four Year Plan

Below is a sample Program of Study for the Physics Major. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor.

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
14
Course Code
Title
Credits
6
Sub-Total Credits
17
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
14
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
12
Course Code
Title
Credits
6
1
Sub-Total Credits
13
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
12
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
13-16

Notes:

PHY-330: Program electives should be chosen in consultation with the advisor.

Depending on transfer credit and courses chosen, students must complete between 35-40 credit hours of General Education coursework. Please consult with the faculty advisor for your particular situation and which courses to take that best align with your interests and career path’

‘Students are required to take 120 credit hours total in order to earn the degree. Consult the faculty advisor for which courses are most appropriate to select based on interests and career goals.’

PHY-316, PHY-314, PHY-315: Courses with a designation of "L" are taught at Loyola. Notre Dame students take the courses through the cooperative program. For more information, contact the Program Chair.