Physics Majors

A set of core physics courses is required of all physics majors; in addition, a variety of elective courses enable students to select a program to suit their interests and their educational and employment objectives. Laboratory courses in both introductory and advanced physics include experience with electronics, classical and modern optics, solid state physics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Special courses and reading courses provide the opportunity for study in advanced areas normally offered only in graduate programs. Physics majors also have an unconstrained elective course each semester.

This page contains an outline of the physics courses that a typical Harvey Mudd Physics Major takes. The program offers many options, so you can design a course of study to match your particular interests. People interested in studying abroad should also consult the study abroad page for more information.