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Sample Degree Pathway for Master of Science in Physics
Required Course
Course #
Course Name
Cr.
PHYS.6070
Mathematical Methods of Physics
3
Total
3
At least 4 elective courses must be chosen in consultation with the Academic Advising Committee out of courses acceptable for graduate credit, except
PHYS.5530/40
and
PHYS.5350/60
.
Elective Courses (choose 4)
Course #
Course Name
Cr.
PHYS.XXXX
Physics course listing
3
Total
12
Students must choose either Thesis Option or the Project Option.
Thesis Option
Course #
Course Name
Cr.
PHYS.7460
Master's Thesis Research Physics
3
Total
6-12
Project Option
Course #
Course Name
Cr.
PHYS.7330
Graduate Project - Physics
3
Total
3
All full-time candidates are required to register for Physics Colloquium,
PHYS.7010/7020
, and at least one Physics Seminar every semester. After attending the general Graduate Seminar,
PHYS.7110/7120
, for one year, students may elect to take one of the specialized seminars instead.
Up to total of 3 credits for colloquia/seminars can be counted towards a graduate degree.
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