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2025-2026 General Catalog

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2025-2026 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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

Junior Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

PHYS 314 - Introduction to Physics III Unit(s): 4
PHYS 325 - Introduction To Mathematical Physics Unit(s): 3
Upper Division Physics Elective (e.g. ASTR 305 Frontiers in Astronomy ) Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division GE Area 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 2

Spring Semester (15 Units)

ASTR 331 - Astronomical Imaging Unit(s): 2 OR
ASTR 380 - Astrophysics: Stars Unit(s): 3
Note: Offered in alternating years.
PHYS 340 - Light and Optics Unit(s): 3
University Elective (e.g. PHYS 320 Analytical Mechanics) Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division Physics Elective (e.g.
ASTR 350 - Cosmology
) Credits / Units: 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 4

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 491 - Capstone Preparatory Seminar
) Credits / Units: 1
Upper Division GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
Upper Division GE Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 Units)

PHYS 430 - Electricity and Magnetism Unit(s): 3
PHYS 491 - Capstone Preparatory Seminar Unit(s): 1
ASTR Capstone (ASTR 492 or ASTR 497) Credits / Units: 2
University Elective Credits / Units: 7
ASTR 331 - Astronomical Imaging Unit(s): 2 OR
ASTR 380 - Astrophysics: Stars Unit(s): 3
Note: Offered in alternating years

Units

Program units: 60

Total units required for graduation: 120