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2024-2025, 2nd ed. General Catalog

Physics with a Concentration in Astrophysics, BS, Sample Four-Year Plan

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Freshman Year: 29 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

ASTR 100 - Descriptive Astronomy Unit(s): 3 (Meets Lower Division GE Area B1: Physical Sciences)
MATH 161 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Unit(s): 4 (Meets Lower Division GE Area B4: Quantitative Reasoning)
Lower Division GE Area A1: Oral Communication
(e.g
ASTR 121
: How to Influence the World) Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area A2: Written Communication
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective (e.g
PHYS 494
: Physics Seminar) Credits / Units: 1

Spring Semester (15 Units)

PHYS 114 - Introduction to Physics I Unit(s): 4
PHYS 116 - Introductory Laboratory Experience Unit(s): 1
MATH 211 - Differential and Integral Calculus II Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area A3: Critical Thinking
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area C1: Arts
Credits / Units: 3

Sophomore Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

PHYS 214 - Introduction to Physics II Unit(s): 4
PHYS 216 - Introductory Laboratory Unit(s): 1
MATH 261 - Multivariable Calculus Unit(s): 4
Lower Division GE Area E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
(e.g. SCI 220 Dream, Make and Innovate ) Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area B2: Life Sciences
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

MATH 241 - Linear Algebra with Applications in Differential Equations Unit(s): 4
PHYS 381 - Computer Applications for Scientists Unit(s): 2
CHEM 115A - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
Lower Division GE Area D: Social Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective (e.g. PHYS 494 Physics Seminar ) Credits / Units: 1

Junior Year: 32 Units

Fall Semester (16 Units)

PHYS 314 - Introduction to Physics III Unit(s): 4
PHYS 325 - Introduction To Mathematical Physics Unit(s): 3
Lower Division GE Area C2: Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area D: Social Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division Physics Elective Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (17 Units)

ASTR 380 - Astrophysics: Stars Unit(s): 3 OR
ASTR 331 - Astronomical Imaging Unit(s): 2
Note: Offered in alternating years.
PHYS 340 - Light and Optics Unit(s): 3
University Elective (e.g. PHYS 320 Analytical Mechanics ) Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area C1: Arts
OR
Lower Division GE Area C2: Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division Physics Elective (e.g. ASTR 350 Cosmology Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division GE Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Credits / Units: 3

Senior Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

PHYS 450 - Statistical Physics Unit(s): 2
PHYS 460 - Quantum Physics Unit(s): 3
Upper Division Physics Elective (e.g. ASTR 303 Life in the Universe ) Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division Physics Elective (e.g. PHYS 494 Physics Seminar ) Credits / Units: 1
Upper Division GE Area C: Arts and Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division GE Area D: Social Sciences
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

PHYS 430 - Electricity and Magnetism Unit(s): 3
ASTR Capstone (ASTR 492 or ASTR 497) Credits / Units: 2
PHYS 491 - Capstone Preparatory Seminar Unit(s): 1
Lower Division GE Area F: Ethnic Studies
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 4
ASTR 331 - Astronomical Imaging Unit(s): 2 OR
ASTR 380 - Astrophysics: Stars Unit(s): 3
Note: Offered in alternating years.

Total Units: 120

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