Mar 28, 2024  
Whittier College Catalog 2021-2022 
    
Whittier College Catalog 2021-2022 ARCHIVED CATALOG

Physics, B.A.


Requirements


Select Option I or II


Option I


Complete 15 credits from the following list (at least 12 must be in Physics). At least one course must be from the “theory” group of PHYS 315, 330, or 350.  At least one course must be from the “topics” group of PHYS 320, 360, or 375.  At least one course must be from the “mathematical methods” group of MATH 242, 345A, or PHYS 325.

Option II


Complete 12 credits from the list above (at least 9 in physics).  At least one course must be from the “theory” group of PHYS 315, 330, or 350.  At least one course must be from the “topics” group of PHYS 320, 360, or 375.  At least one course must be from the “mathematical methods” group of MATH 242, 345A, or PHYS 325.  In addition, complete two semesters in another science approved by the department:

Graduate School Track


Recommended Graduate School Track:

Students planning on enrolling in graduate school in Physics should take all three courses from the “theory” group of PHYS 315  , PHYS 330  , and PHYS 350 .