Degree Requirements

Course work must include the following:

PHY 711Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Methods3
PHY 712Electromagnetism3
PHY 741Quantum Mechanics3
PHY 746Quantum Information Theory3
PHY 654Introduction to Solid State Physics3
PHY 601Physics Seminar (seven semesters)1.5
PHY 791Thesis Research I7.5
Elective Courses6
Total Hours30

Students must take six hours of elective courses taken from an approved list. These are selected in consultation with and approved by the physics graduate program director and their RAC. Specific courses might not be taught every year. 

For additional degree requirements, see Requirements for Degrees.