The interdepartmental major in mathematics/physics is intended for those students
who wish to combine these two areas of study, but do not want to major in one
at the expense of the other or be limited by the concentration of courses in
two departments necessary for a double major. The student with this major could
enter a career in computer science or would be well prepared to enter a program
in applied mathematics or mathematical physics.
Requirements for Major
* A student satisfies the minimum requirements by doing all of the following:
1. Completing successfully Physics 167, 168, 169, 242, 325, 336.
2. Completing successfully Mathematics 141, 143, 245, 247. The Mathematics and
Computer Science Department may waive one or more of these courses for students
with advanced high school preparation.
3. Completing successfully Physics 380 or Mathematics 380, Mathematical Physics,
a joint offering of the two departments.
* The major is not intended to lead to secondary teacher certification and is
not open to those who have a major in both mathematics and physics. However,
a student may combine this major with a certification major in either mathematics
or physics.
* All courses for the mathematics/physics major must be taken for a numerical
grade.
* Mathematics/physics majors are expected to attend all colloquia of the Mathematics
and Computer Science Department and the Physics Department.
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