Part 4 · Program curriculum
Class of 2028 Physics Studies Major
2028 Physics Studies Major Curriculum
- Dept
- MADN-PNE
- Code
- PHS0
- Short description
- Physics Studies
- Description
- Physics Studies Major
- Transcript description
- Physics Studies
- Required courses
- 6
- Optional courses
- 7
| Subject area | Description | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | Choose 5 of 5 | |
| PH365 | MODERN PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| PH381 | INTRMED CLASSICAL MECHANICS | 3.0 |
| PH382 | INTERMEDIATE ELECTRODYNAMICS | 3.0 |
| PH384 | APPLIED OPTICS | 3.0 |
| PH484 | INTERMEDIATE QUANTUM MECHANICS | 3.0 |
| AND | ||
| Required Physics Electives | Choose 4 of 5 | |
| PH481 | STATISTICAL PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| PH482 | ADVANCED CLASSICAL MECHAN | 3.0 |
| PH485 | LASER PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| PH486 | EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS | 3.5 |
| PH487 | ADVANCED QUANTUM MECHANICS | 3.0 |
| AND | ||
| Complementary Support Courses | Choose 3 of 5 | |
| The following courses provide foundational math and applied science support for physics majors. Cadets placement in mathematics dictates the choice of MA364 or MA365; cadet performance in PH382 will guide placement in EE486 over EE383. | ||
| EE301 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ELEC ENGIN | 3.5 |
| EE383 | ELECTROMAGN FIELDS & WAVES | 3.5 |
| EE486 | SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS | 3.0 |
| MA364 | ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS | 3.0 |
| MA365 | ADV MATH FOR ENGRS/SCIENTISTS | 3.0 |
| AND | ||
| Integrative Experience for the Major | Choose 1 of 1 | |
| PH456 | SCIENCE AND POLICY | 3.0 |
| AND | ||
| Science Depth | ||
| Cadets in this major must take PH202, PH252, or PH275 to satisfy the Science Depth requirement. | ||
| PH202 | PHYSICS II | 4.0 |
| PH252 | ADVANCED PHYSICS II | 4.0 |
| PH275 | PHYSICS II: SPACE | 4.0 |
| AND | ||
| STEM Depth | ||
| Cadets in this major must take MA204/MA205 or MA255 to satisfy the STEM Depth requirement. | ||
| MA204 | CALCULUS I AND II | 4.5 |
| MA205 | CALCULUS II | 4.0 |
| MA255 | ADV MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS | 4.5 |
| AND | ||
| Curriculum Requirements | ||
| This section describes how cadets in this major satisfy various curriculum requirements. | ||
| IT/CYBER Requirement | ||
| Cadets in this major will satisfy the IT/CYBER requirement by successfully completing the IT/CYBER content in the core curriculum, EE301 and PH456. | ||
| EE301 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ELEC ENGIN | 3.5 |
| PH456 | SCIENCE AND POLICY | 3.0 |
| Core Engineering Sequence | ||
| Cadets in this major can choose any approved three-course Core Engineering Sequence. | ||
| Writing-in-the-Major | ||
| Cadets in this major satisfy the West Point Writing Program requirement by successfully completing writing requirements in the core curriculum and this course in the major. | ||
| PH456 | SCIENCE AND POLICY | 3.0 |