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Math-Physics

Sample Program #1

Semester 1

MA 35 Multivariable Calculus
PH 7 Analytical Mechanics
FR 52 Introduction to Literature
MU 63 Orchestra
MU 65 Wind Symphony
Activities:Math DUG

Semester 2

MA 1 First Year Seminar (topic that semester was the fourth dimension)
MA 54 Linear Algebra
PH 8 Introduction to Special Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
HI 119 History of Science
MU 63 Orchestra
MU 65 Wind Symphony
Activities:Math DUG

Semester 3

MA 106 Differential Geometry
MA 111 Ordinary Differential Equations
PH 47 Electricity and Magnetism
EL 18 Introduction to Creative Nonfiction
MU 65 Wind Symphony
Activities:Math DUG, Math 35 TA

Semester 4

MA 112 Partial Differential Equations
MA 153 Abstract Algebra
PH 50 Advanced Classical Mechanics
PH 56 Experiments in Modern Physics
PH 128 Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology
MU 65 Wind Symphony
Activities:Math DUG
Comment: I do not recommend trying to do this much in one semester. Number of math and/or physics (or other science) courses + (number of significant extracurricular activities)/2 should be less than 6.

Semester 5

PH 141 Quantum Mechanics A
PH 151 Electricity and Magnetism
PH 153 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
PL 130 Philosophy of Mathematics
MU 65 Wind Symphony
Activities:Math DUG, Physics DUG, Physics Resource Center

Semester 6 (expected)

MA 101 Real Analysis
MA 126 Complex Analysis
PH 142 Quantum Mechanics A (part II)
PH 156 Modern Physics Laboratory
MU 65 Wind Symphony

Semester 7 (expected)

MA 161 Probability
PH 198 Senior Conference Course
PH 199 Special Topics in Experimental and Theoretical Physics
PH 241 Solid State Physics 1
MU 65 Wind Symphony

Semester 8 (expected)

MA 162 Statistics
PH 198 Senior Conference Course
PH 199 Special Topics in Experimental and Theoretical Physics
MU 65 Wind Symphony