The Physics curriculum at Troy University is designed to give the student a balanced background in the theoretical and experimental foundations of physics. The basic principles are stressed and are carefully developed in a year-long sequence of courses. For example, we routinely offer two semesters of classical mechanics (PHY 4420, 4440), Electromagnetic Theory (PHY 4430, 4435), and Quantum Mechanics (PHY 4445, 4446). In addition, students majoring in Physics will have to take the following math courses (that you may apply toward a math minor if you wish): Cal I-III, and Vector Calculus. Also, depending on student interest, we offer several elective courses.

 

The latest "my degree map" for the physics major can be found here.

Here is the list of minimally required physics courses for a student majoring in Physics:

Year Fall Spring
Freshman year Physics with Cal. I with Lab Physics with Cal. II with Lab
Sophomore year Optics with Lab Modern Physics with Lab
Junior Year

Mechanics

Electricity and Magnetism

Physics Elective
Senior Year

Quantum Mechanics I

Thermodynamics

 Physics Elective

 

Here is a list of all the laboratory experiences contained in the major:

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Physics with Cal I, Lab Physics with Cal II, Lab Waves and Optics Lab Modern Physics Lab Miscellaneous
 Data Analysis  Data Analysis: Excel  Tutorial Introduction to Ray Optics  Speed of light  Torque on a Magnetic  Dipole
 Free Fall  Resonance Simple Reflection  Charge to mass ratio of  Electron  Superconductivity: Meisner  Effect
 Kinematics  Standing Waves in a String Refraction  Blackbody radiation  Brewster's Angle
 Simple Pendulum  Simple Harmonic Motion:  Hooke’s law Images from Mirrors  Photoelectric effect Oscillators 1
 Hooke’s law  Electric Fields and  Potentials Dispersion and Total Internal Reflection  Frank-Hertz Experiment Oscillators 2
 Atwood Machine  Ohm’s Law-  Series/Parallel Circuits Images from Lenses  Electron diffraction
 Force Table  Ohms Law and Resistivity Telescope and Microscope  Gamma-Ray  Spectroscopy
 Projectile Motion  RC Time Constant Polarization and Malus' Law  Statistics of Nuclear  Decay
 Specific Heat of  Metals  Conversion of  Galvanometer into a  Voltmeter Interference  Absorption of Nuclear  Radiation
 Archemedes Principle  Magnetic Force Diffraction