Two Subjects Students also usually take the introductory physics subjects 8.01 and 8.02 in their freshman year. Alternative physics subjects are available. One Subject Students can satisfy this requirement by taking 7.012 or 7.013 or 7.014, usually after the freshman year. Students can automatically satisfy additional Institute requirements for science, technology, and laboratory electives with subjects that are part of the Management Science core. This requirement includes concentration in a particular field, as well as subjects in a variety of fields.
Students usually take one or more subjects in the humanities, arts, and social sciences each term.
In addition, all MIT undergraduates must satisfy a two-phase writing requirement.