Such dual degrees provide excellent preparation for graduate studies in Physics or Optics. A strong background in Physics is very useful to students who wish to pursue industrial research in Optics. Interested students should recognize that PHY 217 and PHY 218 can be taken instead of OPT 262, and PHY 237 can be taken in place of OPT 223 or OPT 221. In addition, PHY 261 is cross listed with OPT 261. This combination provides good preparation for students who wish to do theoretical work in mathematics, applied mathematics, mathematical physics or theoretical physics.
Physics satisfies the allied field requirement for a mathematics major.
Fourier Series Students who would like to have more flexibility in their programs in the junior and senior years can try the accelerated mathematics option in their sophmore year. 1 Students who have taken PHY 143 in their freshman year should take PHY 237 in their sophmore year and PHY 246 in their junior year. Students who have not take PHY 143 in their freshman year should take PHY 123 in their sophmore year, PHY 237 in their junior year, and PHY 246 in their senior year. Go to Undergraduate Programs page.