Degree Requirements
Course work must include the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 711 | Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Methods | 3 |
| PHY 712 | Electromagnetism | 3 |
| PHY 741 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 746 | Quantum Information Theory | 3 |
| PHY 645 | Introduction to Quantum Computing | 3 |
| PHY 601 | Physics Seminar (three semesters) | 1.5 |
| PHY 791 | Thesis Research I | 7.5 |
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
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.