CONTENTS

Preface

Opportunities in Physics

Declaring a Major in Physics

Preparation for Majoring in Physics

The Physics Major

- What You Must Do to Earn the Bachelor's Degree in Physics

- Requirements for the Physics Major

Registration and Advising

Programs for Entering Freshmen

Programs for Transfer Students

Judging Your Progress and Prospects

Preparation for Careers in Applied Physics

Physics Teaching at the Secondary School Level

- Teaching Endorsements in Physics

- Supporting Teaching Endorsement in Related Subjects

- Supporting Teaching Endorsement in Physics

Honors Physics

- Honors Sections of Physics 121, 122, and 123

- Physics Honors Program

Research, Seminar, And Independent Study

Society Of Physics Students

Undergraduate Awards and Prizes

- Gregory Lynn Andersen Scholarship

- Paul M. Higgs Prize

Sample Programs for Physics Majors

- Program 1: Maximum Electives in Physics and Related Fields

- Program 2: Best Preparation for Graduate Study in Physics

- Program 3: Program for Students who Start with Math 120

- Program 4: Crash Program to Get Maximum Physics in Three Years

- Program 5: A Program Emphasizing Applied Physics.

Required and Recommended Mathematics

Substitutions, Waivers for Requirements

Unusual Grades for Physics Majors such as CR/NC, and S/NS

Suggestions, Complaints, Grievances

Applying for a Degree

Second Degrees, Double Majors, Minors

Getting a Job

Applying to Graduate Schools

Equal Opportunity Policy

Credits

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