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Physics
Explore matter and energy through mathematical models, experiments, and computation.
ScienceUniversityIllustrative 4 years path
Curriculum outline
Year 1 · Mechanics and measurement
Classical mechanics, calculus, vectors, introductory programming, and measurement uncertainty.
Year 2 · Fields and waves
Electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, differential equations, and experimental data analysis.
Year 3 · Quantum and thermal physics
Quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and computational physics.
Year 4 · Specialization and investigation
Explore astrophysics, condensed matter, or another field. Compare a model with experimental or public data and quantify uncertainty.
Curriculum reference · MIT
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