cas for physics major but also want to get minor in applied mathmatics

maestro0621
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:54:57 +0000

Im an incoming freshman with intended major in physics.
I noticed The College of Engineering offers Applied Mathematics as a minor.
If i want to major in physics but want to get a minor in mathematics, is transfer to the CoE the only answer?
Also I have a dilemma regarding which math course to choose.

Since i want to follow physics honors stream, it seems that i need to take M1920, multivariable calculus for engineers in my first semester, as tihs is the prerequisite for P2217, electricity and magnetism, which is the second semester’s physics course in the correct sequence. So,essentially, physics department has been recommending me to follow ‘engineering math sequence’.
Yet, math department has been recommending me their own sequence ‘2210 in the first and 2220 in the second semester’
I guess if i want to follow math department sequence and remain in physics honors stream, i will have to spend another year in addition to 4.
what should i do…
I tried to contact math department and physics department, but physics department only referred me to the math department and math department doesnt even give me an answer.