Academic Programs / Science & Technology
Mathematics & Physics
Dr. Tao Rongjia, Chair, Physics
Dr. Zbigniew Dziembowski, Undergraduate Faculty Advisor
Department of Physics
215-204-7639
zbig.dziembowski@temple.edu
Dr. Omar Hijab, Chair, Mathematics
Dr. Boris Datskovsky, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Mathematics
215-204-7847
bdats@temple.edu
Major Requirements
Bachelor of Science Requirements for Mathematics & Physics Major
Math 1041, Math 1042, Math 2043, Math 3031, Math 3045, Math 3051, Math 3098, Math 3141, Math 3142, Math 4051; Physics 1061 or 2021, Physics 1062 or 2022, Physics 2101, Physics 2501, Physics 2502, Physics 2701, Physics 3101, Physics 3301, Physics 3302, Physics 3701, Physics 4101; and Math 4096 or Physics 4796.
Writing Intensive Major Requirement
Students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. Following is a list of courses that can be used to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement: Math 3098, Math 4096 or Physics 4796.
| Year 1 - Fall Semester |
|
|
|
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Mathematics
Mathematics |
1041
1941 |
Calculus I
or
Honors Calculus I |
4
4 |
QB
QB |
Physics
Physics |
1061
2021 |
Elementary Classical Physics I
or
General Physics I |
4
4 |
SA |
| Subtotal |
|
|
8 |
|
| Year 1 - Spring Semester |
|
|
|
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Mathematics
Mathematics |
1042
1942 |
Calculus II
or
Honors Calculus II |
4
4 |
|
Physics
Physics |
1062
2022 |
Elementary Classical Physics II
or
General Physics II |
4
4 |
SB |
| Subtotal |
|
|
8 |
|
| Year 2 - Fall Semester |
|
|
|
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
| Mathematics |
2043 |
Calculus III |
4 |
|
| Mathematics |
3031 |
Introduction to Probability Theory |
3 |
|
| Mathematics |
3045 |
Differential Equations with Linear Algebra |
4 |
|
| Subtotal |
|
|
11 |
|
| Year 2 - Spring Semester |
|
|
|
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
| Physics |
2101 |
Classical Mechanics |
3 |
|
| Physics |
2502 |
Mathematical Physics |
4 |
|
| Physics |
2701 |
Introduction to Modern Physics |
4 |
|
| Subtotal |
|
|
11 |
|
| Year 3 - Fall Semester |
|
|
|
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
| Mathematics |
3141 |
Advanced Calculus I |
3 |
|
| Physics |
3101 |
Analytical Mechanics |
3 |
|
| Physics |
3301 |
Electricity & Magnetism |
4 |
|
| Subtotal |
|
|
10 |
|
| Year 3 - Spring Semester |
|
|
|
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
| Mathematics |
3051 |
Theoretical Linear Algebra |
4 |
|
| Mathematics |
3142 |
Advanced Calculus II |
3 |
|
| Physics |
3701 |
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics |
3 |
|
| Subtotal |
|
|
10 |
|
| Year 4 - Fall Semester |
|
|
|
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
| Mathematics |
3098 |
Modern Algebra |
3 |
WI |
| Physics |
2501 |
Computing for Scientists |
3 |
|
| Physics |
4101 |
Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory |
3 |
|
| Subtotal |
|
|
9 |
|
| Year 4 - Spring Semester |
|
|
|
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
| Mathematics |
4051 |
Intro. to Functions of a Complex Variable |
3 |
|
Mathematics
Physics |
4096
4796 |
Senior Problem Solving
or
Experimental Physics |
3
3 |
WI
WI |
| Physics |
3302 |
Classical Electromagnetism |
3 |
|
| Subtotal |
|
|
9 |
|
| Credits in Coursework for B.S. in Math/Physics |
76 |
| General Education / Elective Credits |
47 |
| Total Credits for B.S. Degree |
123 |
|
