University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Letters & Science 44 courses 18 total credits
An understanding of the physical universe informs many disciplines. The study of physics is essential to understanding nature and to advancing technology. A certificate in Physics increases the opportunities for students to become better informed on technological issues at the local, state, national, and international levels.
| Total Credits | 18 credits |
First Introductory Course (complete only one)
| 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 201 | Statics | 3 |
| E M A 202 | Dynamics | 3 |
| Total First Introductory Course (complete only one) | 5 credits | |
Second Introductory Course (complete only one)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS 248 | A Modern Introduction to Physics | 5 |
| PHYSICS 208 | General Physics | 5 |
| PHYSICS 202 | General Physics | 5 |
| Total Second Introductory Course (complete only one) | 5 credits | |
Third Introductory Course (complete only one)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS 249 | A Modern Introduction to Physics | 4 |
| PHYSICS 205 | Modern Physics for Engineers | 3 |
| PHYSICS 235 | Introduction to Solid State Electronics | 3 |
| PHYSICS 241 | Introduction to Modern Physics | 3 |
| Total Third Introductory Course (complete only one) | 3-4 credits | |
Directed Study (optional, maximum 3 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICS 299 | Directed Study | 1-3 |
| PHYSICS 499 | Directed Study | 1-3 |
| PHYSICS 681 | Senior Honors Thesis | 3 |
| PHYSICS 682 | Senior Honors Thesis | 3 |
| PHYSICS 691 | Senior Thesis | 2-3 |
| PHYSICS 692 | Senior Thesis | 2-3 |
| Total Directed Study (optional, maximum 3 credits) | 0-3 credits | |
Additional Intermediate and Advanced PHYSICS courses
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