Physics

Major requirements include:

PS 131-132 - Calculus-Based Physics I - II
PS 231 - Modern Physics
PS 235 - Computational Physics
PS 382 - Classical Mechanics
PS 383 - Quantum Mechanics
PS 451 - Research & Design Seminar [1 credit hour]
PS 452 - Research in Physics [not required for teacher certification or dual-degree (3-2) programs]
Two technical electives at the 200-level or higher in Physics
One technical elective at the 300-level or higher in Physics
MA 170 - Calculus I
MA 180 - Calculus II
MA 210 - Calculus III
MA 220 - Vector Analysis and Differential Equations
In addition, students must submit a final, written thesis and successfully pass a departmental comprehensive exam. Students in the teacher certification program are not required to submit a thesis. Students in the dual-degree (3-2) program are not required to submit a thesis and are also not required to pass a departmental comprehensive exam at Saint Anselm, though these may be required by the partner institution.