<p>I want to major in something like econ or religion but along with it have physics. How is the program in terms of difficulty and quality?
Also, how do they handle AP credits? I have a 5 on all three AP physics, so I'm expecting to exempt from the first year of physics.</p>
<p>Physics B No credit is awarded for this examination.</p>
<p>Physics C Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism The two Physics C tests are considered as two parts of one Physics C test. For a score of 5 on the Mechanics test, the student will receive 4 credits for PHYS-041 (Principles of Physics I). For a score of 5 on the Electricity and Magnestism test, the student will receive 4 credits for PHYS-042 (Principles of Physics II). Physics majors are still required to take PHYS-105 (Mechanics) and PHYS-106 (Introduction to Electricity and Magnestism), however, they may place out with departmental approval.</p>
<p>For SFS, AP courses in Physics will be credited as free electives and may not be applied toward a major in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. </p>
<p>For NHS these credits will count as free electives. Please note that NHS can not accept AP credit for Physics to count towards the pre-medical requirement.</p>
<p>To be honest, Georgetown is not known for its sciences (although I get the impression it’s getting better).And even if it were, the Bio and Chem departments usually draw more attention, if only because of all the pre-med people. But for introductory work it’s really nothing to worry about, and Theology and Economics are two areas where Georgetown does a really good job.</p>
<p>Not sure what you mean by “along with” does this mean “double major”? You won’t find the physics program especially difficult, and it’s not Georgetown’s strength. Nonetheless, the department is getting stronger as mentioned, and has made some fairly impressive hires in recent years. They lack the sort of advanced lab facilities available at say MIT or Stanford, but to you as an undergrad I hardly think this would matter at all. If you’re hoping to go on to graduate study in Physics, I’d think twice about going to Georgetown. If you like physics and want to study it, but plan on doing something else for a living, then Georgetown is probably a good fit if you like the other things that it has going on.</p>