Physics (PhD)
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Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
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Background Coursework | |||
Quantum Mechanics I | |||
Core Courses | 12 | ||
Select four PY 700-level courses approved in conjunction with the academic committee 1 | |||
Qualifying Exams | 12 | ||
Statistical Physics I | |||
Quantum Mechanics II | |||
Advanced Classical Mechanics I | |||
Advanced Electricity and Magnetism I | |||
Elective Courses | 12 | ||
"Elective Courses" may include PY 500-level and 700-level courses, physics-related courses in other departments, or courses required for a minor | |||
Additional Courses | 36 | ||
Research Courses | |||
Doctoral Preliminary Examination | |||
Doctoral Dissertation Research 2 | |||
Dissertation | |||
Doctoral Dissertation Preparation | |||
Total Hours | 72 |
1 | Excludes PY 781 & PY 785, but may include: PY 721 Statistical Physics I, PY 782 Quantum Mechanics II, PY 783 Advanced Classical Mechanics I. |
2 | 42 credit hours of research are required for a PhD; however, only 24 are required for students with a MS. |