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The Department of Physics has offerings to meet a range of interests, from a Topics in Physics course, to a minor, to a complete major program on the principles and analytic methods of the field. The curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree can provide a solid foundation for graduate study in physics, applied physics, engineering, medicine, or law; or for entry-level positions in research, business, teaching, and other fields.  \nIntroductory Courses  \nStudents required to take a one-year course in general physics as part of their academic program should take PHYS 115 Introductory Physics 1: Mechanics, Fluids and Waves, PHYS 116 Introductory Physics 2:  \nElectromagnetism, Optics and Modern Physics. This is a two-semester, calculus-based sequence, suitable for majors of physics, chemistry, neuroscience, or biology, as well as for those participating in the Health Professions Advisory Program (premedical, predental, etc.), the joint Engineering Programs, or in ROTC.  \nAdvanced Placement Credit  \nHoly Cross awards credit for Advanced Placement exams taken through the College Board Advanced Placement Program and the International Baccalaureate Program and will accept some Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (A-Level) exams. One unit of credit is awarded for an Advanced Placement score of 4 or 5 in any discipline recognized by the College. One unit of credit is awarded for a score of 6 or 7 on a Higher Level International Baccalaureate Examination in a liberal arts subject. One unit of credit is awarded for a score of A/A* or B on an A Level exam in a liberal arts subject. The College does not award credit for the IB Standard Exam or the A-Level Exam. AP, IB, and A-Level credit may be used to satisfy deficiencies and common area requirements. Each academic department has its own policy regarding the use of AP or IB credit for placement in courses and progress in the major. The Department Chair must also review the A-Level score to determine placement in courses and progress in the major. See departmental descriptions for further information.  \nStudents who scored 4 or 5 on the AP Physics C: Mechanics exam may receive advanced standing in the Physics curriculum. Contact the department chair to discuss this option.  \nBenjamin Kain, Ph. D., Professor Matthew B. Koss, Ph. D., Professor Timothy M. Roach, Ph. D., Professor  \nShreyashi Chakdar, Ph. D., Associate Professor Tomohiko Narita, Ph. D., Associate Professor Paul K. Oxley, Ph. D., Associate Professor, Chair Ryan Kozlowski, Ph. D., Assistant Professor Källan Berglund, Ph. D., Visiting Assistant Professor Andria Schwortz, Ph. D., Visiting Assistant Professor Klaida Kashuri, Ph. 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