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2024-2025 Pitzer Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Pitzer Catalog

Physics Major


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Major Requirements

A major in Physics requires a minimum of 13 courses plus a senior thesis.

      Recommended: Although students need only take Differential Equations or Linear Algebra for the major, taking both courses is useful.

      NOTE: Physics majors normally complete PHYS 033L KS , PHYS 034L KS , in their first year and PHYS 035 KS  in fall of sophomore year.  The calculus sequence (through Math 32) is normally completed in fall of sophomore year or earlier.  Students can then take (in any order) PHYS 100 KS , PHYS 102 KS , PHYS 115 KS , PHYS 108 KS  or equivalent, differential equations and/or linear algebra.  PHYS 101 KS   andPHYS 114 KS   should only be taken after completing differential equations and linear algebra.  Majors interested in potentially pursuing experimental work are encouraged to take an additional advanced physics laboratory course.

Physics Courses

Physics

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