Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Physics and Astronomy] From Amherst College

Students who wish to major in Physics are required to complete the following coursework: 

• A comprehensive introduction to the calculus: MATH 111, 121, and 211 
• An introduction to the core physics concepts of mechanics (PHYS 123 or 116), electromagnetism (PHYS 124 or 117), oscillations and waves (PHYS 125), relativity and quantum mechanics (PHYS 225), and statistical mechanics (PHYS 230 or CHEM 361). 
• One advanced course in laboratory or observational techniques (PHYS 226 or ASTR 337)
• Three advanced elective courses on physics, the application of physics in other disciplines, or techniques used in physics. These courses must be approved by the chair of the department in consultation with the faculty of the department. At least one must be a 300-level PHYS course. At most one may be counted towards a second major.