General Advice
If you are thinking of majoring in physics it is important to take Physics I and II as well as Calculus I and II in your first year. This permits you to satisfy all the requirements of the major and benefit from the full range of advanced physics electives in your junior and senior years. Even if you decide to major in another science subject these courses will likely serve you well. It is possible to major in physics beginning in your second year but more difficult and your choice of electives will be limited. For further advice, please see the undergraduate physics advisor, Prof. Daniel Zwanziger.

Courses for Physics Majors for the Bachelor of Arts program
The typical course sequence for physics major begins in a students' first year at NYU:

Year 1:

Fall Semester:
V63.0121 Calculus I
V85.0091 Physics I
V85.0092 Physics I-lab

Spring Semester:
V63.0122 Calculus II
V85.0093 Physics II
V85.0094 Physics II-lab

Year 2:

Fall Semester:
V63.0123 Calculus III
V85.0095 Physics III
V85.0096 Physics III-lab

Spring Semester:
V85.0106 Mathematical Physics
V85.0105 Classical and Quantum Waves
V85.0107 Classical and Quantum Waves Lab
(Possible elective: V85.0150 Astrophysics--when offered)

Year 3:

Fall Semester:
V85.0131 Electricity and Magnetism I
V85.0123 Quantum Mechanics I
(Possible elective: V85.0110 Electronics for Scientists)

Spring Semester:
V85.0112 Experimental Physics
V85.0140 Thermal and Statistical Physics

Year 4:

Fall Semester
(Elective*)
(Elective*)

Spring Semester
(Elective*)
(Elective*)

*The following are the elective courses and prerequisites. Note that these courses are offered in either the Fall or Spring semester--not both--and some of the courses are not offered every year. Additional electives may be available that are not listed. Mr. Bill LePage (wlp1@nyu.edu) in the Physics Department has up-to-date information on elective course offerings:

• V85.0110 Electronics for Scientists (Fall Semester) Prerequisite Physics II
• V85.0120 Dynamics (Fall Semester) Prerequisites Physics III and Mathematical Physics
• V85.0124 Quantum Mechanics II (Spring Semester) Prerequisite Quantum Mechanics I
• V85.0133 Optics Prerequisites Physics III and Mathematical Physics
• V85.0136 Readings in Particle Physics (Spring Semester)
• V85.0150 Astrophysics Prerequisite Physics III or General Physics II
• V85.0210 Computational Physics (Fall Semester) Prerequisites Physics III and Mathematical Physics

Courses for Physics Majors for the Bachelor of Science Program
The typical course sequence for physics major in the BS program begins in a students' first year at NYU:

Year 1:
Fall Semester:
V63.0121 Calculus I
V85.0091 Physics I
V85.0092 Physics I-lab
(B.S. Elective*)

Spring Semester:
V63.0122 Calculus II
V85.0093 Physics II
V85.0094 Physics II-lab 
(B.S. Elective*)

Year 2:

Fall Semester:
V63.0123 Calculus III
V85.0095 Physics III
V85.0096 Physics III-lab
(Possible elective: V85.0110 Electronics for Scientists)
(B.S. Elective*)

Spring Semester:
V85.0106 Mathematical Physics
V85.0105 Classical and Quantum Waves
V85.0107 Classical and Quantum Waves Lab
(Possible elective: V85.0150 Astrophysics--when offered)
(Possible B.S. Elective*)

Year 3:

Fall Semester:
V85.0131 Electricity and Magnetism I
V85.0120 Dynamics
(Possible elective: V85.0110 Electronics for Scientists)
(B.S. Elective*)

Spring Semester:
V85.0132 Electricity and Magnetism II
V85.0114 Experimental Physics(Elective*)

Year 4:

Fall Semester
V85.0123 Quantum Mechanics I
(Elective*)

Spring Semester
V85.0140 Thermal and Statistical Physics (can also be taken in Year 3)

*The following are the elective courses and prerequisites. For the Bachelor of Science a minimum requirement is the 4 electives listed below under B.S. Electives. You may substitute more advanced courses in Computer Science, Chemistry and Biology for the B.S. electives listed. Note that these courses are offered in either the Fall OR Spring semester--not both--and some of the Physics courses are not offered every year. Additional electives may be available that are not listed. Mr. Bill LePage (wlp1@nyu.edu) in the Physics Department has up-to-date information on elective course offerings:
(see electives for the B.A. Program)
Electives required for the B. S. degree:

• V85.0210 Computational Physics (Fall Semester) Prerequisites Physics III, Mathematical Physics
• V25.0101 College Chemistry I (Fall Semester)
• V25.0102 College Chemistry II (Spring Semester)
• V23.011 Principles of Biology (Fall Semester) or a course in Chemistry?above the level of College Chemistry II, V25.0102

Courses for Physics Majors for the dual degree program
General Information: A major in Physics can be combined with the following Engineering Majors:

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

The typical course sequence for physics major in the dual degree program begins in a students' first year at NYU:

Year 1:
Fall Semester:
V63.0121 Calculus I
V85.0091 Physics I
V85.0092 Physics I-lab

Spring Semester:
V63.0122 Calculus II
V85.0093 Physics II
V85.0094 Physics II-lab

Year 2:

Fall Semester:
V63.0123 Calculus III
V85.0095 Physics III
V85.0096 Physics III-lab

Spring Semester:
V85.0106 Mathematical Physics
V85.0105 Classical and Quantum Waves
V85.0107 Classical and Quantum Waves Lab
(Possible elective: V85.0150 Astrophysics--when offered)

Year 3:
Fall Semester:
V85.0131 Electricity and Magnetism I
V85.0123 Quantum Mechanics I
(Possible elective: V85.0110 Electronics for Scientists)

Spring Semester:
V85.0112 Experimental Physics
V85.0140 Thermal & Statistical Physics

Year 4:

Fall Semester
(Elective*)

Spring Semester:
(Elective*)

*The following are the elective courses and prerequisites. Students in the dual degree program are required to take ONE of the following elective courses. Note that these courses are offered in either the Fall OR Spring semester--not both--and some of the courses are not offered every year. Additional electives may be available that are not listed. Mr. Bill LePage (wlp1@nyu.edu) in the Physics Department has up-to-date information on elective course offerings:
(see electives for the B.A. Program)

Minor in Physics or Astronomy

Minor in Physics
Provides the student with a general survey of the field plus specialized study. Consists of four of the following courses, or three of the following courses plus one of the courses listed under the minor in astronomy: Sound and Music V85.0010, General Physics I V85.0011 and General Physics II V85.0012, 20th Century Concepts of Space, Time and Matter V85.0020, and all courses numbered above and including V85.0091 (Physics I) except for V85.0094 (Physics II Lab) and V85.0096 (Physics III Lab).

Minor in Astronomy

Provides a comprehensive introduction to astronomy, including modern concepts, historical ideas, and observational experience. Consists of four courses: The Universe: Its Nature and History V85.0007, and the three following (or two of the following, and one of the courses listed under the minor in physics): Origins of Astronomy V85.0008, Observational Astronomy V85.0013, and Astrophysics V85.0150.

Reading Courses

Reading courses are arranged in consultation with a member of the Physics Faculty. They can be in topics including Astrophysics (Hogg, Scoccimarro, Gruzinov, Farrar, Huggins), High Energy Physics (Mincer, Nemethy, Sculli), Fluid Mechanics/Biophysics (Zhang), Non-linear dynamics (Lowenstein), Atomic Physics (Sleator), Condensed Matter Physics (Kent, Levy and Grier), and Theoretical Particle Physics (Dvali, Porrati, Zwanziger).

Research
The department and NYU strongly encourage undergraduates to conduct research with faculty. The are many opportunities and possible areas of inquiry, including astrophysics, atomic and optical physics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics and non-linear dynamics. The first step is finding out about possible research subjects and projects:

• Talk with your faculty advisor in the department.
• Check out research on our website.
• Find out about projects that other students have worked on.
• Speak to your course instructors outside the classroom about research.

NYU also has an annual research conference (usually in April) in which undergraduates participate and present the results of their research. This is a wonderful event and a great way to find out more about undergraduate research at NYU. There are also some grants