Detailed course descriptions, descriptions of distribution course requirements and
other curricular requirements are given in the Washington College Course Catalog.
1. Required Introductory Physics Courses (Typically taken Freshman and Sophomore Years):
PHY 111
General Physics I with Lab
PHY 112
General Physics II with Lab
PHY 211
Modern Physics with Lab
PHY 252
Scientific Modeling and Data Analysis
2. Required Advanced Physics Courses (Junior and Senior Years):
One Intermediate Experiment Course Selected from the Following:
PHY 352
Electronics
PHY 354
Optics
One Advanced Laboratory Course:
PHY 451
Advanced Physics Laboratory
Three Theory Courses Selected from the Following:
PHY 321
Classical Mechanics
PHY 322
Quantum Mechanics
PHY 323
Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
PHY 324
Electricity and Magnetism
3. Physics Seminar:
Five one-credit physics seminar courses beginning the second semester sophomore year.
PHY 292, PHY 391, PHY 392, PHY 491, PHY 492. This course includes informal conversation
about physics topics, writing, presentation, problem solving and discussions of job
preparation and careers.
4. Four Required Courses in Mathematics (and two recommended courses):
MAT 111
Differential Calculus
MAT 112
Integral Calculus
MAT 210
Multivariable Calculus
MAT 310
Differential Equations
MAT 280 (recommended)
Linear Algebra
MAT 340 (recommended)
Numerical Analysis
5. One Physics Elective Course:
Any additional Physics course at the 300+ level.
6. Successful Completion of the Senior Capstone Experience (SCE) during the senior
year (4 course credits).