Part 4 · Program curriculum
Class of 2030 Physics Major
2030 Physics Major Curriculum
- Dept
- MADN-PNE
- Code
- PHY2
- Short description
- Physics
- Description
- Physics Major
- Transcript description
- Physics
- Required courses
- 7
- Optional courses
- 7
| Subject area | Description | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | Choose 6 of 6 | |
| PH365 | MODERN PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| PH381 | INTRMED CLASSICAL MECHANICS | 3.0 |
| PH382 | INTERMEDIATE ELECTRODYNAMICS | 3.0 |
| PH384 | APPLIED OPTICS | 3.0 |
| PH481 | STATISTICAL PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| PH484 | INTERMEDIATE QUANTUM MECHANICS | 3.0 |
| AND | ||
| Depth Option | ||
| Choose one of the following two depth options. | ||
| Depth Option 1: Quantum Physics & Photonics | Choose 4 of 5 | |
| PH482 | ADVANCED CLASSICAL MECHAN | 3.0 |
| PH485 | LASER PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| PH486 | EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS | 3.5 |
| PH487 | ADVANCED QUANTUM MECHANICS | 3.0 |
| PH495 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| OR | ||
| Depth Option 2: Space Physics | Choose 4 of 5 | |
| PH495 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| SP471 | ASTRONAUTICS | 3.0 |
| SP472 | SPACE PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| SP473 | OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY | 3.5 |
| SP474 | ASTROPHYSICS | 3.0 |
| AND | ||
| Complementary Support Courses | Choose 3 of 7 | |
| 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. | ||
| EE383 | ELECTROMAGN FIELDS & WAVES | 3.5 |
| EE486 | SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS | 3.0 |
| MA204 | CALCULUS I AND II | 4.5 |
| MA205 | CALCULUS II | 4.0 |
| MA255 | ADV MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS | 4.5 |
| 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 | ||
| SI CYBER II | ||
| Cadets in this major must take EE301 to satisfy the SI CYBER II requirement. | ||
| EE301 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ELEC ENGIN | 3.5 |
| AND | ||
| Curriculum Requirements | ||
| This section describes how cadets in this major satisfy various curriculum requirements. | ||
| 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 |
2030 Physics Major w/ Honors Curriculum
- Dept
- MADN-PNE
- Code
- PHY2H
- Short description
- Physics w/ Honors
- Description
- Physics Major w/ Honors
- Transcript description
- Physics w/ Honors
- Required courses
- 1
- Optional courses
- 1
| Subject area | Description | Credit hours |
|---|---|---|
| Honors Program | ||
| The honors program in physics entails the completion of two courses beyond the 14-course major. An essential component of this program is cadet participation in physics, space science or nuclear engineering research. | ||
| Research Requirement | Choose 1 of 6 | |
| NE389 | INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN NE | 3.0 |
| NE489 | ADV IND STDY NUCLEAR ENGNRG | 3.0 |
| PH389 | INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| PH489 | ADV INDIV STUDY IN PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| SP389 | IND RESEARCH SPACE SCIENCE | 3.0 |
| SP489 | ADV IND RESEARCH SPACE SCIENCE | 3.0 |
| AND | ||
| Courses | Choose 1 of 27 | |
| Complete one course from the following list. | ||
| MA371 | LINEAR ALGEBRA | 3.0 |
| MA376 | APPLIED STATISTICS | 3.0 |
| MA385 | CHAOS AND FRACTALS | 3.0 |
| MA386 | INTRO TO NUMERICAL ANALYSIS | 3.0 |
| MA396 | NUM METH SOLUTIONS DIFF EQNS | 3.0 |
| MA476 | MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS | 3.0 |
| MA484 | PARTIAL DIFF EQUATIONS | 3.0 |
| MA485 | APPLIED COMPLEX VARIABLES | 3.0 |
| NE389 | INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN NE | 3.0 |
| NE389A | INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN NE | 3.0 |
| NE474 | RADIOLOGICAL SAFETY | 3.0 |
| NE489 | ADV IND STDY NUCLEAR ENGNRG | 3.0 |
| NE489A | ADV IND STUDY NUCLEAR ENGNRG | 3.0 |
| PH389 | INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| PH389A | INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN PHYSICS-A | 3.0 |
| PH489 | ADV INDIV STUDY IN PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| PH489A | ADV INDIV STUDY IN PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| PH489B | ADV INDIV STUDY IN PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| PH495 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| SP389 | IND RESEARCH SPACE SCIENCE | 3.0 |
| SP389A | IND RESEARCH SPACE SCIENCE - A | 3.0 |
| SP389B | IND RESEARCH SPACE SCIENCE - B | 3.0 |
| SP471 | ASTRONAUTICS | 3.0 |
| SP472 | SPACE PHYSICS | 3.0 |
| SP489 | ADV IND RESEARCH SPACE SCIENCE | 3.0 |
| SP489A | ADV IND RESEARCH SPACE SCIENCE | 3.0 |
| SP489B | ADV IND RESEARCH SPACE SCIENCE | 3.0 |
| AND | ||
| Grade Requirements | ||
| Complete the requirements of the major as shown above, and attain an APSC of at least 3.0 in the core curriculum and an APSC of at least 3.5 in the major. | ||