Breadth Subject Requirements

To learn something about physics outside of one's own research field, students must complete two breadth requirement subjects. At least one of these must be from the list below. Both must be passed with a grade of "B-" or better.

x indicates the subject is not allowed as a breadth requirement for students in this area
2 indicates the subject may be used as the second breadth requirement for students in this area as long as they also take one of the unmarked subjects

If only one breadth requirement is taken from this list, the second may be substituted by a physics-related subject outside of the specialty, perhaps in another department, or an off-campus externship (see below). Permission must be obtained for any such substitution. The request is made by writing a letter (e-mail is acceptable) to the academic advisor who will forward the request, along with his or her comments to the General Examination and Requirements Coordinator who will send notification of the decision.

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