Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.
Universitywide Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Mathematics Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus | ||
| A grade of C or higher is required: | ||
| MATH 1341 | Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MATH 1342 | Calculus 2 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| MATH 2321 | Calculus 3 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| Intermediate and Advanced Math | ||
| MATH 2331 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 2341 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Engineering | 4 |
| MATH 3081 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| MATH 3175 | Group Theory | 4 |
| Co-op Reflections | ||
| MATH 3000 | Co-op and Experiential Learning Reflection Seminar 1 | 1 |
| Mathematics Elective | ||
| Complete two courses in the following range: | 8 | |
MATH 3101 to MATH 4899 | ||
| Quantum Mechanics | ||
Physics Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physics 1 | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 5 | |
| Physics for Engineering 1 and Lab for PHYS 1151 and Interactive Learning Seminar for PHYS 1151 | ||
| Physics 1 and Lab for PHYS 1161 and Recitation for PHYS 1161 | ||
| Foundations of Theoretical Physics and Lab for PHYS 1191 and Recitation for PHYS 1191 | ||
| Physics 2 | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 5 | |
| Physics for Engineering 2 and Lab for PHYS 1155 and Interactive Learning Seminar for PHYS 1155 | ||
| Physics 2 and Lab for PHYS 1165 and Recitation for PHYS 1165 | ||
| Intermediate Physics | ||
| PHYS 2303 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 2371 and PHYS 2372 | Electronics and Lab for PHYS 2371 | 4 |
| Advanced Physics | ||
| PHYS 3600 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 3602 | Electricity and Magnetism 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 4305 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 4 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Complete two courses in the following range: | 8 | |
PHYS 3000 to PHYS 7999 | ||
Additional Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Research Capstone | ||
| Applied Mathematics Capstone | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Methods and Modeling | ||
Integrative Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 4545 | Fourier Series and PDEs | 4 |
| PHYS 3601 | Classical Dynamics | 4 |
Supporting Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to College | ||
| INSC 1000 | Science at Northeastern | 1 |
| Experiential Learning Introduction | ||
| EESC 2000 | Professional Development for Co-op | 1 |
| Writing Requirements | ||
| ENGW 1111 | First-Year Writing | 4 |
| or ENGW 1102 | First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers | |
| ENGW 3307 | Advanced Writing in the Sciences | 4 |
| or ENGW 3315 | Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines | |
NUPath Requirements
The following NUPath Requirements are met by the major:
- Analyzing and Using Data (AD)
- Conducting Formal and Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
- Demonstrating Thought and Action in a Capstone (CE)
- Engaging with the Natural and Designed World (ND)
- Exploring Creative Expression and Innovation (EI)
Other NUPath requirements may be fulfilled by electives in the program.
Combined Major Credit Requirement
Complete 87 semester hours in the major.
Science GPA Requirement
A minimum 2.000 GPA in the following course codes is required: MATH, PHYS.
Program Requirement
128 total semester hours required
Notes on Physics Courses in Sample Plans of Study
Some required physics courses are offered in both fall and spring semesters, while other required courses are offered less frequently. Therefore, the suggested plan of study will vary from student to student, depending on the year of entry for that student.
Please contact your academic advisor for additional information and plans of study.
Four Years, Two Co-ops in Spring/Summer First Half
| Year 1 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
| MATH 1341 | 4 | MATH 1342 | 4 | MATH 2321 | 4 | MATH 2331 | 4 |
| ENGW 1111 | 4 | PHYS 1165 | 4 | MATH 2341 | 4 | MATH 3081 | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | PHYS 1166 | 1 | ||||
| PHYS 1161 | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
| PHYS 1162 | 1 | Elective | 4 | ||||
| MATH 1000 | 1 | ||||||
| 18 | 17 | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
| Elective | 4 | Co-op | 0 | Co-op | 0 | PHYS 3600 | 4 |
| PHYS 2303 | 4 | Physics UG Elective | 4 | ||||
| Elective | 4 | ||||||
| PHYS 2371 | 3 | ||||||
| PHYS 2372 | 1 | ||||||
| EESC 2000 | 1 | ||||||
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||||
| Year 3 | |||||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
| PHYS 3601 | 4 | Co-op | 0 | Co-op | 0 | Elective | 4 |
| MATH 3000 | 1 | Elective | 4 | ||||
| Elective | 4 | ||||||
| Math Elective | 4 | ||||||
| MATH 3175 | 4 | ||||||
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||||
| Year 4 | |||||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||||
| PHYS 3602 | 4 | MATH elective | 4 | ||||
| PHYS 4305 | 4 | PHYS undergraduate elective | 4 | ||||
| Elective | 4 | ENGW 3315 | 4 | ||||
| MATH 4545 | 4 | MATH 4025 | 4 | ||||
| 16 | 16 | ||||||
| Total Hours: 133 | |||||||
Five Years, Three Co-ops in Summer Second Half/Fall
| Year 1 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
| MATH 1341 | 4 | MATH 1342 | 4 | Vacation | Vacation | ||
| ENGW 1111 | 4 | PHYS 1165 | 4 | ||||
| Elective | 4 | PHYS 1166 | 1 | ||||
| PHYS 1161 | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
| PHYS 1162 | 1 | Elective | 4 | ||||
| MATH 1000 | 1 | ||||||
| 18 | 17 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Year 2 | |||||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
| MATH 2321 | 4 | MATH 2341 | 4 | Vacation | Co-op | 0 | |
| Elective | 4 | MATH 2331 | 4 | ||||
| PHYS 2303 | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
| PHYS 2371 | 3 | EESC 2000 | 1 | ||||
| PHYS 2372 | 1 | PHYS 3601 | 4 | ||||
| 16 | 17 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Year 3 | |||||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
| Co-op | 0 | PHYS 3602 | 4 | PHYS 3600 | 4 | Co-op | 0 |
| PHYS 4305 | 4 | MATH 3081 | 4 | ||||
| MATH 3000 | 1 | ||||||
| MATH elective | 4 | ||||||
| Elective | 4 | ||||||
| 0 | 17 | 8 | 0 | ||||
| Year 4 | |||||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | Summer 1 | Hours | Summer 2 | Hours |
| Co-op | 0 | MATH 3175 | 4 | Elective | 4 | Co-op | 0 |
| MATH elective | 4 | Elective | 4 | ||||
| PHYS undergraduate elective | 4 | ||||||
| ENGW 3315 | 4 | ||||||
| 0 | 16 | 8 | 0 | ||||
| Year 5 | |||||||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours | ||||
| Co-op | 0 | PHYS undergraduate elective | 4 | ||||
| PHYS undergraduate elective | 4 | ||||||
| MATH 4025 | 4 | ||||||
| MATH 4545 | 4 | ||||||
| 0 | 16 | ||||||
| Total Hours: 133 | |||||||
Physics Course Offering Schedule
PHYS 2303 offered every fall, spring, and summer second half
PHYS 2371/PHYS 2372 offered every fall
PHYS 3600 offered every summer first half and summer second half
PHYS 3601 offered every fall and spring
PHYS 3602 offered every fall and spring
PHYS 3603 offered fall, spring all years, and summer first half (odd years)
PHYS 4115 offered every fall and spring
PHYS 4305 offered fall, spring all years, and summer second half (even years)
PHYS 4621 offered fall (even years) and spring (odd years)
PHYS 4623 offered fall (even years) and summer first half (even years)
PHYS 4651 offered fall (odd years) and spring (odd years)
PHYS 4652 offered every spring
PHYS 5318 offered every spring