Typical Course Sequence for the BSc in Physics

Requirements

Year 1

Fall Semester

ENGL 101	Academic English I	3
MATH 111	Calculus I	4
CHEM 115	General Chemistry I	4
GENS 101	Grand Challenges	4
GENS 100	Academic Development & Success	1

Spring Semester

ENGL 102	Academic English II	3
MATH 112	Calculus II	4
COSC 114	Introduction to Computing Using Python	4
PHYS 121	University Physics I	4

Year 2

Fall Semester

MATH 231	Calculus III	3
MATH 204	Linear Algebra	3
MATH 206	Differential Equations	3
PHYS 122	University Physics II	4
BUSS XXX	Business Elective	3
	Or
HUMA XXX	Humanities Elective	3

Spring Semester

PHYS 201	Physics Instrumentation I	3
PHYS 213	University Physics III	4
PHYS 250	Mathematical Physics	4
CHEM 116	General Chemistry II	4

Year 3

Fall Semester

PHYS 211	Computational Physics	4
PHYS 311	Intermediate Mechanics	3
PHYS 321	Electricity and Magnetism I	4
PHYS 331	Quantum Physics I	4
HUMA 107 / 108	Introduction to Arabic and Islamic Heritage / Arabic and Islamic Heritage	3

Spring Semester

SCIE 202	Data Science & AI for Scientists	3
PHYS XXX	Technical Elective	3
PHYS 351	Advanced laboratory I	3
PHYS 340	Thermal & Statistical Physics	4
GENS 300	Career Preparation	1

Summer Semester

PHYS 399

Physics Internship

1

Year 4

Fall Semester

	Math, Science, or Engineering Elective(s) (3XX or 4XX)	4
PHYS XXX	Technical Elective	3
PHYS XXX	Technical Elective	3
PHYS 497	Senior Project I	3
HUMA 105 / 106	Emirates Society / Emirates Studies	3

Spring Semester

PHYS 498	Senior Project II	3
BUSS 322	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
PHYS XXX	Technical Elective	3
PHYS XXX	Technical Elective	3
GENS 400	Enhancing Employability and Job Readiness	1

Total Credit Hours: 124