<p>sorry, just curious: what is the typical sequence of math courses for a theoretical physics major at harvard?</p>
<p>I am not sure about harvard but in most places, you take a full year of calculus, then half a year of vector calculus and a half year of differential equations. Then there are probably more math electives to take. </p>
<p>I have to correct a misconception on your part, however, you do not major in theoretical physics. The physics degree contains a lot of theoretical courses but also experimental ones and computational physics as well. A physicist does not specialize until graduate school and so you cannot say you are a theoretical physicist until you have a Ph.D. and you are practicing theoretical physics.</p>
<p>as xray stated, theoretical physics comes after undergrad
here’s the Harvard info on the physics concentration for undergrads
[Physics</a> Handbook for Students 2011-2012](<a href=“HarvardKey - Harvard University Authentication Service”>HarvardKey - Harvard University Authentication Service)</p>
<p>i’m aware that one doesn’t major in “theoretical physics.” i should have asked: “what math courses do typical physics majors take if they hope to have a career in theoretical physics?” my mistake.</p>
<p>thanks though!</p>
<p>thanks though!</p>