COLLEGES school-level physics course and (b) sufficient mathematics preparation (algebra, trigonome- try, analytic geometry and calculus) to permit enrollment at the Calculus 2 level [MAC 2312] or higher in the first semester at UF. This track includes a minimum of 38 credits in physics: PHY 2060-2061-3062-3063 and PHY 2055L- 2056L; PHZ 3113; PHY 4222, 4324, 4523, 4604, 4802L-4803L, and one 3-credit approved physics elective. Physics majors must take one year of col- lege-level chemistry and a minimum of six cred- its in approved mathematics courses beyond MAP 3302 (differential equations) or equivalent. Adequate mathematical preparation before taking certain physics courses is essential and is built into the suggested plans. Physics majors are urged to consult a department adviser as early as possible. HONORS: Graduation with honors requires an overall junior/senior level grade point average of 3.5 or higher. For high or high- est honors, a senior thesis is required, based on a research project directed by a faculty member. A thesis research project is normally begun no later than the middle of the junior year, the stu- dent registering for credit under PHY 4905 or PHY 4910L with the joint approval of a physics adviser and the supervisory professor. Tutorial courses and seminars may also be required. The thesis must be completed at least two weeks prior to graduation. THE MINOR: The minor in physics con- sists of a minimum of 15 credits in approved physics courses. Normal examples: (a) PHY 3048-3049-2055L-2056L, 3101, 3513, and either PHY 3221 or PHY 3323, or (b) PHY 2060-2061- 3062-3063-2055L-2056L and PHZ 3113. OVERSEAS STUDY: Consult a department adviser or the Overseas Studies office in 123 Tigert. GENERAL EDUCATION: Several courses meet general education criteria in physical sci- ences (P). Some mathematical training (indi- cated in parentheses) is desirable or required for many of these courses. MET 1010 Introduction to Meterology PHY 1033C Discovering Physics PHY 2020 Introduction to the Principles of Physics (MAC 1142) PHY 3018 The Physics of Photography (algebra) PHY 3400 Light, Color and Holography PHY 3400L Holography Laboratory PHY 3464 The Physical Basis of Music (MAC 1142) Note also that any of the general physics sequential courses (PHY 2004-5, PHY 3048-9, and PHY 2053-4) meet this requirement. Students with Advanced Placement credit should consult the Academic Advising section of this catalog for course equivalencies. COURSES: There are four course sequences in Introductory Physics: PHY 2004-2005 (2004L-2005L) emphasize the practical applications of basic physics to a wide range of professions, including architec- ture, agricultural sciences, building construc- tion, forest resources, nursing and physical ther- apy. PHY 2060-2061-3062-3063 (2055L-2056L) is a two-year accelerated sequence for students who qualify. Interested freshmen should consult an adviser before registering. PHY 3048-3049 (2055L-2056L) is the recom- mended sequence for most science and engi- neering majors. This sequence provides a bal- anced, well-paced introduction to physics. Small discussion groups are an integral part of these lecture courses. A required co-requisite is the calculus sequence through MAC 2313. The one credit laboratories are normally taken concur- rently with PHY 3048 and PHY 3049, required for all engineering majors. PHY 2053-2054 (2055L-2056L) are intended primarily for students not majoring in a physi- cal science or an engineering field. These courses are usually taken by pre-professional students, especially those who have not taken calculus or who do not plan to take the com- plete calculus sequence. FRESHMAN YEAR NOTE: To fulfill the Gordon Rule requirement, select courses to satisfy 12 hours in communica- tion and 6 hours in computation. Many general education courses qualify; check the schedule of courses. Six hours of the general education cred- its must be coded international or diversity (I). Semester 1 Fall Credits Com position (GE)................................................ 3 CHM 2045 Chemistry (GE-P).............................3. CHM 2045L Chemistry Lab (GE-P)...................... MAC 2311 Calculus 1 (GE-M)............................4 Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) .....................3.. 14 Critical Tracking Criteria: * Complete one MAC and one chemistry course Semester 2 Spring CHM 2046 Chemistry (GE-P).............................3. PHY 3048 Physics/Calculus 1 (GE-P) ................3 PHY 2055L Physics Lab 1 (GE-P) ........................ MAC 2312 Calculus 2 (GE-M)........................4. H um anities (GE) ....................................................3 14 Critical Tracking Criteria: Complete CHM 2045L by end of semester 2 SOPHOMORE YEAR Semester 3 Fall Credits PHY 3049 Physics/Calculus 2 (GE-P)................3 PHY 2056L Physics Lab 2 (GE-P) ...................... PHY 3513 Thermal Physics (GE-P) ..................3. MAC 2313 Calculus 3 (GE-M)............................4. Foreign Language.................... ............ 4-5 15-16 Critical Tracking Criteria: Complete general chemistry, MAC 2312 and PHY 3048 by end of semester 3 Semester 4 Spring PHY 3101 Intro. Modern Physics (GE-P)...........3 MAP 2302 Differential Equations (GE-M)..........3 PHY 3323 Electromagnetism 1 (GE-P) ...............3 Foreign Language........................ ............. 3-5 H um anities (GE) .................................................. 3 15-17 Critical Tracking Criteria: * 2.0 cumulative UF GPA * Complete general chemistry, MAC 2313, PHY 3049 (2.5 GPA or better in these tracking courses) by the end of semester 4 JUNIOR YEAR Semester 5 Fall Credits PHY 3221 Classical Mechanics 1 (GE-P) ............2 P-IY 4324 Electromagnetism 2 (GE-P) ...............3 PHY 4802L Physics Lab 1 ..................................3 M ath Elective #1 .................................... ............. 4 Elective (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option) .....3 15 Critical Tracking Criteria: * Complete tracking criteria for semesters 14 plus Differential Equations (2.5 GPA or better in these tracking courses) Semester 6 Spring PHY 4222 Classical Mechanics 2 ......................3 PHY 4803L Physics Lab 2..................................3 M ath Elective #2 .................................... ............. 3 Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE)............................... ............. 3 Biological Science.............................. ...... 3 15 SENIOR YEAR Semester 7 Fall Credits PHY 4604 Quantum Mechanics 1 (GE-P)...........3 Science or Math Elective ........................................3 Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) .....................3 Electives (3000-level or above, not in dept.)........6 15 Semester 8 Spring PHY 4523 Statistical Physics .............................3 Physics Elective .......................................................3 Biological Science ...................................................3 Electives (3000-level or above, not in dept.)........6 15 A suggested sequence for the accelerated option is available from any physics adviser, or may be found on the Internet on the UF Physics home page: http://www.phys.ufl.edu/ Political Science Read the earlier sections describing general education and CLAS requirements. Refer espe- cially to the Majors and Minors in the College section for program variations and other clari- fying information. At the time this catalog went to press, sev- eral changes were pending in the universal tracking plans for majors and for course level (1000, 2000, etc.) for certain courses in the State University System. Students should consult the relevant department or 100 AAC for up-to-date course information.