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Program checklist · Physics and Astronomy

Physics and Astronomy

Swarthmore College · Swarthmore, PA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
Physics and Astronomy
Credits (computed from items)
1
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
216287
CourseShelf checklist
CK_216287_340a90ea
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

The Academic Program

0 items

    First Course Recommendations

    0 items

      Core Programs

      0 items

        Requirements typically completed in the first two years

        0 items

          Physics Major Requirements

          7 items
          1. Two Swarthmore courses in mechanics: PHYS 003 (or PHYS 003L ) and PHYS 070 , or PHYS 070 and PHYS 111 for students who place out of PHYS 003 . (Class of 2029: PHYS 007 and PHYS 111 .)
            Not resolved to a course
          2. Two Swarthmore courses in electricity and magnetism: PHYS 004 (or occasionally PHYS 004L , with permission of the department chair) and PHYS 080 , or PHYS 080 and PHYS 112 for students who place out of PHYS 004 . (Class of 2029: PHYS 008 and PHYS 112 .)
            Not resolved to a course
          3. Introductory modern physics: PHYS 005 , PHYS 006
            Not resolved to a course
          4. Computation and advanced laboratory: PHYS 063 , PHYS 064 , PHYS 081 , PHYS 082 (each 0.5 credit; PHYS 081 and PHYS 082 together are one W)
            Not resolved to a course
          5. Quantum mechanics: PHYS 107
            Not resolved to a course
          6. Statistical mechanics or alternatives: PHYS 114 , or with the permission of the department, another Physics or Astronomy 100-level course, or one credit of research. If a student places out of both PHYS 003 and PHYS 004 , they can take any two of PHYS 111 , PHYS 112 , and PHYS 114 , and any other 100-level Physics or Astronomy course, or one credit of research. (Class of 2029: Consult advisors about substituting another 100-level course for PHYS 111 or PHYS 112 .)
            Not resolved to a course
          7. Senior comprehensive: PHYS 097 (0.5 credit) or honors
            Not resolved to a course

          Astronomy Major Requirements

          5 items
          1. Four semesters of introductory and intermediate physics: PHYS 003 , PHYS 004 , PHYS 005 , PHYS 006 . If a student places out of PHYS 003 , PHYS 070 can meet this requirement; likewise PHYS 080 may be taken in place of PHYS 004 .
            Not resolved to a course
          2. Introduction to Astrophysics: ASTR 016
            Not resolved to a course
          3. Reading astronomy research literature: ASTR 061
            Not resolved to a course
            0.5
          4. Advanced astronomy: Four 100-level Astronomy seminars. ASTR 014 can be substituted for one, PHYS 107 can be substituted for another.
            Not resolved to a course
          5. Senior comprehensive: PHYS 097 (0.5 credit) or honors
            Not resolved to a course

          Astrophysics Major Requirements

          9 items
          1. Two Swarthmore courses in mechanics: PHYS 003 (or PHYS PHYS 003L ) and PHYS 070 , or PHYS 070 and PHYS 111 for students who place out of PHYS 003 (Class of 2029: PHYS 007 and PHYS 111 .)
            Not resolved to a course
          2. Two Swarthmore courses in electricity and magnetism: PHYS 004 (or occasionally PHYS 004L , with permission of the department chair) and PHYS 080 , or PHYS 080 and PHYS 112 for students who place out of PHYS 004 (Class of 2029: PHYS 008 and PHYS 112 .)
            Not resolved to a course
          3. Introduction to modern physics: PHYS 005 , PHYS 006
            Not resolved to a course
          4. Introduction to Astrophysics: ASTR 016
            Not resolved to a course
          5. Computation: PHYS 064
            Not resolved to a course
            0.5
          6. Quantum mechanics: PHYS 107
            Not resolved to a course
          7. Advanced astronomy/astrophysics: Two 100-level Astronomy seminars
            Not resolved to a course
          8. Other advanced physics: If a student places out of both PHYS 003 and PHYS 004 , they can take any two of PHYS 111 , PHYS 112 , and PHYS 114 . If a student does not place out of both, nonetheless, with the advice and permission of the department chair, a student can substitute PHYS 114 for either the second mechanics or the second electricity and magnetism course. (Class of 2029: Consult advisors about substituting another 100-level course for PHYS 111 or PHYS 112 .)
            Not resolved to a course
          9. Senior comprehensive: PHYS 097 (0.5 credit) or honors
            Not resolved to a course

          Note

          0 items

            Other Requirements

            0 items

              Advanced Laboratory Program

              0 items

                Applying for Majors

                0 items

                  Course Minor

                  0 items

                    Physics Minor Requirements

                    0 items

                      Astronomy Minor Requirements

                      0 items

                        Astrophysics Minor Requirements

                        0 items

                          Note

                          0 items

                            Honors Program

                            0 items

                              Honors Major Preparations

                              0 items

                                Honors Minor Preparations

                                0 items

                                  Research Opportunities

                                  0 items

                                    Independent Work

                                    0 items

                                      Thesis

                                      0 items

                                        Study Abroad

                                        0 items

                                          Teacher Certification

                                          0 items

                                            Physics Courses

                                            21 items
                                            1. PHYS 001C
                                              1
                                            2. PHYS 002C
                                              1
                                            3. PHYS 002E
                                              1
                                            4. PHYS 003
                                              1
                                            5. PHYS 003L
                                              1
                                            6. PHYS 004
                                              1
                                            7. PHYS 004L
                                              1
                                            8. PHYS 005
                                              1
                                            9. PHYS 006
                                              1
                                            10. PHYS 007
                                              1
                                            11. PHYS 008
                                              1
                                            12. PHYS 011
                                              0.5
                                            13. PHYS 022
                                              1
                                            14. PHYS 062
                                            15. PHYS 064
                                            16. PHYS 070
                                              1
                                            17. PHYS 080
                                              1
                                            18. PHYS 093
                                            19. PHYS 094
                                            20. PHYS 095
                                              0.5
                                            21. PHYS 097

                                            Physics Seminars

                                            13 items
                                            1. PHYS 107
                                              1
                                            2. PHYS 111
                                              1
                                            3. PHYS 112
                                              1
                                            4. PHYS 114
                                              1
                                            5. PHYS 115
                                              1
                                            6. PHYS 130
                                              1
                                            7. PHYS 131
                                              1
                                            8. PHYS 132
                                              1
                                            9. PHYS 135
                                              1
                                            10. PHYS 137
                                              1
                                            11. PHYS 138
                                              1
                                            12. PHYS 139
                                              1
                                            13. PHYS 180
                                              1

                                            Physics Laboratory Program

                                            4 items
                                            1. PHYS 063
                                            2. PHYS 081
                                              0.5
                                            3. PHYS 082
                                              0.5
                                            4. PHYS 083
                                              1

                                            Astronomy Courses

                                            7 items
                                            1. ASTR 001
                                              1
                                            2. ASTR 014
                                              1
                                            3. ASTR 016
                                              1
                                            4. ASTR 019
                                              1
                                            5. ASTR 061
                                            6. ASTR 065
                                              1
                                            7. ASTR 094

                                            Astronomy Seminars

                                            5 items
                                            1. ASTR 121
                                              1
                                            2. ASTR 123
                                              1
                                            3. ASTR 126
                                              1
                                            4. ASTR 180
                                              2
                                            5. ASTR 128
                                              1
                                            Source. Swarthmore College, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.swarthmore.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=32&poid=2578. Captured page pages/0045.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.