General Physics, B.S.

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Intended for students who wish to earn a generalized degree in physics, appropriate for graduate study in physics or engineering, or for a wide variety of careers in industry.

Supporting Courses: 5 Units

CHEM 115B - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5

Upper Division Physics Requirements: 10 Units

PHYS 313 - Electronics Unit(s): 3
PHYS 313L - Electronics Laboratory Unit(s): 1
PHYS 320 - Analytical Mechanics Unit(s): 3
PHYS 366 - Intermediate Experimental Physics Unit(s): 3

Capstone Requirement: 2 Units

(Complete 1 course from the list below)

ASTR 492 - Instructional Design Project Unit(s): 2
ASTR 497 - Undergraduate Research in Astronomy Unit(s): 2
PHYS 492 - Instructional Design Project Unit(s): 2
PHYS 493 - Senior Design Project Unit(s): 2
PHYS 497 - Undergraduate Research in Physics Unit(s): 2

Physics Electives: 4 Units

To complete the 72 units required for the major, students must choose the remaining units from other upper division physics or astronomy courses including the recommended PHYS 491 - Capstone Preparatory Seminar . ASTR 303 , ASTR 305 , ASTR 331 and ASTR 350 are not allowed as electives for the BS-Physics General. ASTR 396 & PHYS 396 selected topics courses, will only apply if approved by an advisor. Astronomy courses may not double count towards the Physics Major and the Astronomy Minor. PHYS 494 can be taken three times for a maximum of three units.