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2024-2025, 2nd ed. General Catalog

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2024-2025, 2nd ed. General Catalog

Physics, BA, Sample Four-Year Plan

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Freshman Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

MATH 161 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Unit(s): 4 (Meets Lower Division GE Area B4: Quantitative Reasoning)
Lower Division GE Area A2: Written Communication
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective (e.g. PHYS 100 Descriptive Physics ) Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area A1: Oral Communication
(e.g. ASTR 121 How to Influence the World ) Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 2

Spring Semester (15 Units)

MATH 211 - Differential and Integral Calculus II Unit(s): 4
PHYS 114 - Introduction to Physics I Unit(s): 4 (Meets Lower Division GE Area B1: Physical Sciences)
PHYS 116 - Introductory Laboratory Experience Unit(s): 1
Lower Division GE Area A3: Critical Thinking
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective (e.g. ASTR 100 Descriptive Astronomy ) Credits / Units: 3

Sophomore Year: 29 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

MATH 261 - Multivariable Calculus Unit(s): 4
PHYS 214 - Introduction to Physics II Unit(s): 4
PHYS 216 - Introductory Laboratory Unit(s): 1
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 C1: Arts Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (14 Units)

PHYS 381 - Computer Applications for Scientists Unit(s): 2
Lower Division GE Area D: Social Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area B2: Life Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area C2: Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
Area of Concentration (Consult Advisor) Credits / Units: 3

Junior Year: 32 Units

Fall Semester (14 Units)

PHYS 314 - Introduction to Physics III Unit(s): 4
Upper Division University Elective Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division University Elective (e.g. PHYS 494 Physics Seminar ) Credits / Units: 1
Lower Division GE Area D: Social Sciences
Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division Physics Elective (e.g. PHYS 325 Introduction To Mathematical Physics ) Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (18 Units)

PHYS 340 - Light and Optics Unit(s): 3
Upper Division Physics Elective Credits / Units: 3
Area of Concentration (Consult Advisor) Credits / Units: 3
Area of Concentration (Consult Advisor) Credits / Units: 3
University Elective (e.g. PHYS 494 Physics Seminar ) Credits / Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area C1: Arts OR
Lower Division GE Area C2: Humanities Credits / Units: 3

Senior Year: 33 Units

Fall Semester (18 Units)

Upper Division Physics Elective, Units: 3
Area of Concentration (Consult Advisor), Units: 3
Upper Division GE Area C: Arts and Humanities
, Units: 3
Upper Division GE Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
, Units: 3
Upper Division GE Area D: Social Sciences
, Units: 3
Upper Division University Elective, Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

PHYS Capstone (ASTR 492, ASTR497, PHYS 492, PHYS 493, or PHYS 497), Units: 2
PHYS 491 Capstone Preparatory Seminar , Units: 1
Area of Concentration (Consult Advisor), Units: 3
Upper Division Physics Elective, Units: 3
Lower Division GE Area F: Ethnic Studies , Units: 3
Upper Division University Elective, Units: 3

Total Units: 120

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