University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Letters & Science 76 courses 120 total credits
This interdisciplinary degree in the physical sciences offers a strong foundation in related areas of engineering sciences, mathematics, and physics for professional work in the field of industrial research and technology. It also provides a foundation for graduate degree work in applied mathematics, engineering sciences, and physics.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Single Variable Calculus
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 221 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 | 5 |
| MATH 222 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 | 4 |
Multivariable Calculus
First Introductory Course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS 247 | A Modern Introduction to Physics | 5 |
| PHYSICS 207 | General Physics | 5 |
| PHYSICS 201 | General Physics | 5 |
| E M A 202 | Dynamics | 3 |
Second Introductory Course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS 248 | A Modern Introduction to Physics | 5 |
| PHYSICS 208 | General Physics | 5 |
| PHYSICS 202 | General Physics | 5 |
Third Introductory Course
Chemistry
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 109 | Advanced General Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 104 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 115 | Chemical Principles I | 5 |
| Total Chemistry | 5-9 credits | |
Core: Linear Algebra
Core: Differential Equations
Core: Applied Analysis
Math Electives
Core: Physics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS 311 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYSICS 322 | Electromagnetic Fields | 3 |
Engineering
Laboratory Experience3
Computational Experience3
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP SCI 412 | Introduction to Numerical Methods | 3 |
| E P 471 | Intermediate Problem Solving for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH 513 | Numerical Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 514 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
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