Physics Major: Sample Plans
The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.
Sample Four Year Plan: Physics (BA) – Start with Calculus I
FALL - Semester 1
PHYS 185: College Physics I
MATH 198: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
SPRING - Semester 2
PHYS 186: College Physics II
PHYS 190: Calculus for Physics I
MATH 263: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
FALL - Semester 3
PHYS 191: Calculus for Physics II
MATH 264: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
STAT 290: Statistics
CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I
SPRING - Semester 4
PHYS 250: Modern Physics I
PHYS 310: Intermediate Laboratory
PHYS 275: Vibrations and Waves
MATH 365: Ordinary Differential Equations
FALL - Semester 5
PHYS 351: Modern Physics II
PHYS 382: Mathematical Physics
SPRING - Semester 6
Physics Elective
PHYS 345: Junior Seminar
FALL - Semester 7
Physics Elective
SPRING - Semester 8
PHYS 445: Physics Capstone
Physics Elective
NOTES
Some of the physics electives could be taken earlier than shown.
Dialogues Curriculum: The Dialogues Curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.
Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 2-8-24
This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.
The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.
Sample Four Year Plan: Physics (BA) – Start with Calculus II
FALL - Semester 1
PHYS 185: College Physics I
MATH 263: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
SPRING - Semester 2
PHYS 275: Vibrations and Waves
MATH 264: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
PHYS 186: College Physics II
PHYS 190: Calculus for Physics I
FALL - Semester 3
PHYS 191: Calculus for Physics II
MATH 365: Ordinary Differential Equations
CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I
SPRING - Semester 4
PHYS 250: Modern Physics I
PHYS 310: Intermediate Laboratory
STAT 290: Statistics
FALL - Semester 5
PHYS 351: Modern Physics II
PHYS 382: Mathematical Physics
SPRING - Semester 6
Physics Elective
PHYS 345: Junior Seminar
FALL - Semester 7
Physics Elective
SPRING - Semester 8
PHYS 445: Physics Capstone
Physics Elective
Note:
Some of the physics electives could be taken earlier than shown.
Dialogues Curriculum: The Dialogues Curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.
Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 2-16-24
This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.
The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.
Sample Four Year Plan: Physics (BS) – General Physics Track, Start with Calculus I
FALL - Semester 1
PHYS 185: College Physics I
MATH 198: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
SPRING - Semester 2
PHYS 186: College Physics II
PHYS 190: Calculus for Physics I
MATH 263: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
FALL - Semester 3
PHYS 191: Calculus for Physics II
MATH 264: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
STAT 290: Statistics
CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I
SPRING - Semester 4
PHYS 250: Modern Physics I
PHYS 310: Intermediate Laboratory
PHYS 275: Vibrations and Waves
MATH 365: Ordinary Differential Equations
FALL - Semester 5
PHYS 351: Modern Physics II
PHYS 320: Electronics
PHYS 382: Mathematical Physics
SPRING - Semester 6
PHYS 386: Classical Mechanics
PHYS 446: Advanced Laboratory
PHYS 345: Junior Seminar
FALL - Semester 7
PHYS 580: Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 486: Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
SPRING - Semester 8
PHYS 518: Advanced Topics
PHYS 482: Electricity and Magnetism
Dialogues Curriculum: The Dialogues Curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.
Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 2-16-24
This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.
The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.
Sample Four Year Plan: Physics (BS) – General Physics Track, Start with Calculus II
FALL - Semester 1
PHYS 185: College Physics I
MATH 263: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
SPRING - Semester 2
PHYS 275: Vibrations and Waves
MATH 264: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
PHYS 186: College Physics II
PHYS 190: Calculus for Physics I
FALL - Semester 3
PHYS 191: Calculus for Physics II
MATH 365: Ordinary Differential Equations
CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I
SPRING - Semester 4
PHYS 250: Modern Physics I
PHYS 310: Intermediate Laboratory
STAT 290: Statistics
FALL - Semester 5
PHYS 351: Modern Physics II
PHYS 320: Electronics
PHYS 382: Mathematical Physics
SPRING - Semester 6
PHYS 386: Classical Mechanics
PHYS 446: Advanced Laboratory
PHYS 345: Junior Seminar
FALL - Semester 7
PHYS 580: Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 486: Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
SPRING - Semester 8
PHYS 518: Advanced Topics
PHYS 482: Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 445: Physics Capstone
Dialogues Curriculum: The Dialogues Curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.
Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 2-16-24
This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.
The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.
Sample Four Year Plan: Physics (BS) – Astrophysics Track, Start with Calculus I
FALL - Semester 1
PHYS 185: College Physics I
MATH 198: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
PHYS 132: Intro to Solar System Astronomy
SPRING - Semester 2
PHYS 186: College Physics II
PHYS 190: Calculus for Physics I
MATH 263: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
FALL - Semester 3
PHYS 191: Calculus for Physics II
MATH 264: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
STAT 290: Statistics
CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I
SPRING - Semester 4
PHYS 250: Modern Physics I
PHYS 310: Intermediate Laboratory
PHYS 275: Vibrations and Waves
MATH 365: Ordinary Differential Equations
FALL - Semester 5
PHYS 351: Modern Physics II
PHYS 382: Mathematical Physics
SPRING - Semester 6
Physics Elective
PHYS 331: Stellar Astrophysics
PHYS 345: Junior Seminar
FALL - Semester 7
Physics Elective
Physics Elective
SPRING - Semester 8
PHYS 332: Galactic Astrophysics
PHYS 346: Observational Astronomy with Lab
PHYS 445: Physics Capstone
Dialogues Curriculum: The Dialogues Curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.
Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 2-16-24
This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.
The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.
Sample Four Year Plan: Physics (BS) – Astrophysics Track, Start with Calculus II
FALL - Semester 1
PHYS 185: College Physics I
MATH 263: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
PHYS 132: Intro to Solar System Astronomy
SPRING - Semester 2
PHYS 275: Vibrations and Waves
MATH 264: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
PHYS 186: College Physics II
PHYS 190: Calculus for Physics I
FALL - Semester 3
PHYS 191: Calculus for Physics II
MATH 365: Ordinary Differential Equations
CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I
SPRING - Semester 4
PHYS 250: Modern Physics I
PHYS 310: Intermediate Laboratory
STAT 290: Statistics
FALL - Semester 5
PHYS 351: Modern Physics II
PHYS 382: Mathematical Physics
SPRING - Semester 6
Physics Elective
PHYS 331: Stellar Astrophysics
PHYS 345: Junior Seminar
FALL - Semester 7
Physics Elective
Physics Elective
SPRING - Semester 8
PHYS 332: Galactic Astrophysics
PHYS 346: Observational Astronomy with Lab
PHYS 445: Physics Capstone
Dialogues Curriculum: The Dialogues Curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.
Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 2-16-24
This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.
The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.
Sample Plan for Semesters 1-6: Physics/Engineering Dual Degree – Start with Calculus I
FALL - Semester 1
PHYS 185: College Physics I
MATH 198: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I
SPRING - Semester 2
PHYS 186: College Physics II
PHYS 190: Calculus for Physics I
MATH 263: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
FALL - Semester 3
PHYS 191: Calculus for Physics II
MATH 264: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
STAT 290: Statistics
SPRING - Semester 4
PHYS 250: Modern Physics I
PHYS 310: Intermediate Laboratory
PHYS 275: Vibrations and Waves
MATH 365: Ordinary Differential Equations
FALL - Semester 5
PHYS 351: Modern Physics II
PHYS 382: Mathematical Physics
SPRING - Semester 6
Physics Elective
PHYS 345: Junior Seminar
PHYS 445: Physics Capstone
Notes:
In addition, a 15-hour learning plan is required.
Learning plan is back-transferred engineering courses.
Dialogues Curriculum: The Dialogues Curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.
Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 2-16-24
This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.
The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.
Sample Plan for Semesters 1-6: Physics/Engineering Dual Degree – Start with Calculus II
FALL - Semester 1
PHYS 185: College Physics I
MATH 263: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I
SPRING - Semester 2
PHYS 186: College Physics II
PHYS 190: Calculus for Physics I
MATH 264: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
FALL - Semester 3
PHYS 191: Calculus for Physics II
MATH 365: Ordinary Differential Equations
STAT 290: Statistics
SPRING - Semester 4
PHYS 250: Modern Physics I
PHYS 310: Intermediate Laboratory
PHYS 275: Vibrations and Waves
FALL - Semester 5
PHYS 351: Modern Physics II
PHYS 382: Mathematical Physics
SPRING - Semester 6
Physics Elective
PHYS 345: Junior Seminar
PHYS 445: Physics Capstone
NOTES:
In addition, a 15-hour learning plan is required.
Learning plan is back-transferred engineering courses.
Dialogues Curriculum: The Dialogues Curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.
Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 2-16-24
This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.
The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.
Sample Plan for Semesters 1-4: Physics, Pre-Engineering, Start with Calculus I
FALL - Semester 1
PHYS 185: College Physics I
MATH 198: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
SPRING - Semester 2
PHYS 186: College Physics II
PHYS 190: Calculus for Physics I
MATH 263: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
FALL - Semester 3
PHYS 191: Calculus for Physics II
MATH 264: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
STAT 290: Statistics
SPRING - Semester 4
CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I
MATH 365: Ordinary Differential Equations
CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I
Note:
PSYC 166: General Psychology is required for Engineering Management.
Dialogues Curriculum: The Dialogues Curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.
Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 2-16-24
This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.
The plan listed below is designed to provide suggestions for sequencing your major courses, but there are also other ways to sequence most majors. This plan is meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. Please consult with your academic advisor to make strategic academic decisions about which courses to take each semester.
Sample Plan for Semesters 1-4: Physics, Pre-Engineering, Start with Calculus II
FALL - Semester 1
PHYS 185: College Physics I
MATH 263: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
SPRING - Semester 2
PHYS 186: College Physics II
PHYS 190: Calculus for Physics I
MATH 264: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
FALL - Semester 3
PHYS 191: Calculus for Physics II
CHEM 130: Chemical Principles I
STAT 290: Statistics
SPRING - Semester 4
CS 170: Introduction to Computer Science I
MATH 365: Ordinary Differential Equations
Note:
PSYC 166: General Psychology is required for Engineering Management.
Dialogues Curriculum: The Dialogues Curriculum requires a certain number of courses/credit hours in the following Perspectives: Social, Arts and Humanities, STEM, Communications, and Statistics. The exact number of courses a student will be required to take during their undergraduate career varies individually according to the credit transferred in.
Department Chair: Please contact the Center for Academic Excellence with any updates to the plan above. Rev. 2-16-24
This is a sample course sequence to illustrate class offerings for this major. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for certifying completion of degree requirements based on requirements specified in Truman's Official Catalog.