ISP Curriculum
Below is the recommended course sequence, if you are completing the ISP degree in three years. If you choose to pursue an additional major or add a minor, you should generally still follow the first year Math, Physics, and Chemistry sequences as indicated below. Double major students please see this page to learn more about how your schedule may vary, and be sure to also work with your major advisors to help determine your course plan.
Your first-year curriculum is typically fixed as shown in the table below. In order to help you plan for other courses in year one, below we have indicated the timing of the ISP courses for the 2024-2025 academic year. Note that while we expect these to be the times, they may be subject to change.
Math 281-1-3: Each quarter it is planned to be offered 11-11:50am (MTuWF)
Phys 125-1-3: Each quarter it is planned to be offered 10-10:50am (MTuWF)
Phys 126-1-3: Each quarter you will be able to choose one of two lab times. For fall the options are Tu or W, 4-7pm
Chem 171: For fall quarter, 1-1:50pm (TuWTh, Discussion M). Winter quarter Chem 172, TBD
Chem 181: For the fall quarter, 1-1:50pm (F) plus you will also choose one of these lab times (M 2-4:20pm, Tu 2-4:20pm, or Tu 4:40-7pm). Winter quarter Chem 182, TBD
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Mathematics 281-1 Physics 125-1 / 126-1 Chemistry 171 / 181 |
Mathematics 281-2 Physics 125-2 / 126-2 Chemistry 172 / 182 |
Mathematics 281-3 Physics 125-3 / 126-3 Computer Science 111 |
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Mathematics 381 Earth and Planetary Sciences 350 Chemistry 217-1 / 237-1 Biological Sciences 232 Biological Sciences 240 |
Mathematics 382* Biological Sciences 241 Biological Sciences 233 Physics 339-1 |
Physics 339-2 Chemistry 348 |
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Physics 339-3 or 337* |
Statistics 383 Biological Sciences 323* Neuroscience 311*† |
Astronomy 331*
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* ISP 398 (Undergraduate Research) may substitute for up to three of these courses.
† Course offered every other year. Next offering is winter 2026.
Notes for ISP/Weinberg Students
In addition to the curriculum above, ISP/WCAS students must also fulfill the degree requirements for the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. Please refer to the appropriate page based on your entering year.
PRE-SPRING 2023 Weinberg DEGREE REQUIREMENTSPOST-SPRING 2023 Weinberg DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Notes for ISP/McCormick Students
In addition to the curriculum above, ISP/MEAS students must also fulfill the degree requirements for the McCormick School of Engineering. Please refer to the document below for further details.