Dec 05, 2025

Whittier College Catalog 2025-2026

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Whittier College Catalog 2025-2026

Physics, Astronomy Emphasis, B.A.

Requirements

Required Physics Courses

Complete 41 credits

PHYS 100 - Astronomy of the Solar System 3 credits
PHYS 101 - Astronomy of Stars, Galaxies and the Universe 3 credits
PHYS 150 - Calculus-Based Physics I (Mechanics) 4 credits
PHYS 180 - Calculus-Based Physics II (Electricity and Magnetism) 4 credits
PHYS 185 - Calculus-Based Physics III (Optics, Waves, and Thermodynamics) 3 credits
PHYS 260 - Search for Extraterrestrial Life 4 credits
PHYS 275 - Modern Physics 3 credits
PHYS 310 - Mechanics 3 credits
PHYS 320 - Optics 3 credits
PHYS 330 - Electromagnetic Theory 3 credits
PHYS 360 - Astrophysics 3 credits
PHYS 380 - Experimental Physics 3 credits
PHYS 499 - Senior Seminar 2 credits

Required Mathematics and Computer Science Courses

Complete 15 credits

MATH 141 - Calculus & Analytical Geometry I 4 credits
MATH 142 - Calculus & Analytical Geometry II 4 credits
MATH 241 - Calculus & Analytical Geometry III 4 credits
COSC 120 - Computer Science I 3 credits