Academic Advising
Academic advising is an integral part of a student's academic journey and success. Physics advisors focus on career guidance, career preparation, and professional development starting in the first year.
Advising Contact Information
The Department of Physics has both a graduate level and an undergraduate level advisor to assist with course scheduling, degree and career information, and adding a major or minor.
Department Graduate Director
College of Arts and Science Advising Office
The College of Arts and Science (CAS) divisional advisors can assist with many academic issues, such as developing an academic plan, creating course schedules to fulfill degree requirements, exploring majors, minors, and careers, and developing strategies to improve your academic performance,
Courses
Studying physics develops analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Our students complete advanced-level courses in physics, mathematics, and other sciences, and complete work based on original research. Graduate and undergraduate students work closely together, under faculty supervision, to achieve their research goals.
The Physics Department offers many other 400/500-level courses by demand. If there is interest, contact the department as soon as possible. Scheduling of the course must take place prior to the opening of student registration.
NOTE: Some upper-level courses may be offered in the alternate semester of the academic year. Check with your advisor to plan your schedule.
Schedule of Courses - Department of Physics
August 2025 - For all official information, course descriptions, and pre- and co-requisites, please consult the Miami General Bulletin. The Physics Department offers many other 400/500-level courses by demand. If there is interest, contact the department as soon as possible. Scheduling of the course must take place prior to the opening of student registration. Also, course numbers for research and independent study are not listed here. Consult the bulletin or your advisor for information.
| Course Number | Credit Hours | Title | When Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY 101 | 3 | Physics & Society | Fall, Spring |
| PHY 103 | 1 | Concepts in Physics Laboratory | Fall, Spring |
| PHY 111 | 3 | Astronomy and Springace Physics | Fall, Spring |
| PHY 121 | 3 | Energy & Environment | Fall, Spring |
| PHY 131 | 3 | Physics for Music | Fall, Spring |
| PHY/KNH 141 | 3 | Physics in Sports (Taught by KNH) | |
| PHY 161 | 4 | Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory I | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| PHY 162 | 4 | Physics for the Life Sciences with Laboratory II | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| PHY 181 |
4 | General Physics I | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| PHY 182 | 4 | General Physics II | Fall, Spring, Summer |
| PHY 183 |
1 | General Physics Laboratory I | Fall, Spring |
| PHY 184 | 1 | General Physics Laboratory II | Fall, Spring |
| PHY 185 | 1 | Experiencng The Physical World | Fall |
| Course Number | Credit Hours | Title | When Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY 215 | 3 | Physics By Inquiry | Spring (odd years) |
| PHY 281 | 3 | Contemporary Physics I: Foundations | Fall |
| PHY 282 | 3 | Contemporary Physics II: Foundations | Spring |
| PHY 286 | 3 | Introduction to Computational Physics | Spring |
| PHY 292 | 2 | Electronic Instrumentation | Fall |
| PHY 293 | 2 | Contemporary Physics Laboratory | Spring |
| PHY 294 | 2 | Laboratory in Electronic Instrumentation | Fall |
| Course Number | Credit Hours | Title | When Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY 400/500 | 1 | Physics Seminar | |
| PHY 401 | 0 | Physics Assessment Examination | Fall, Spring |
| PHY 421/521 | 4 | Molecular and Cellular Biophysics | Spring (even years) |
| PHY 437/537 | 4 | Inter Thermodynamcs & Intro Stat Physics | Fall (even years) |
| PHY 451/551 | 4 | Classical Mechanics | Fall (odd years) |
| PHY 461/561 | 4 | Electromagnetic Theory | Spring (even years) |
| PHY/GLG 467/567 | 3 | Seismology (taught by Geology) | |
| PHY 481/581 | 3 | Gravitation and Spacetime | Spring (odd years) |
| PHY 483/583 | 4 | Mathematical Methods In Physics | Fall |
| PHY 491/591 | 4 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I | Spring (odd years) |
| Course Number | Credit Hours | Title | When Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY 620 | 1 | Topics In Modern Physics: Prospectus Preparation | Fall |
| PHY 642 | 4 | Advanced Kinetic Theory and Statistical Mechanics | Spring (odd years) |
| PHY 651 | 3 | Quantum and Nonlinear Optics | Spring (even years, irregular) |
| PHY 671 | 4 | Electromagnetism | Fall (even years) |
| PHY 691 | 4 | Modern Quanum Physics | Fall (odd years) |
| PHY 692 | 4 | Modern Quanum Physics | Spring (even years, irregular) |
Department of Physics
217 Kreger Hall
500 E. Spring St.
Oxford, OH 45056
