Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 General Catalog 
    
2019-2020 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Apply to Sonoma State

Physics, B.S.



Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs A-Z

The B.S. program is a thorough introduction to the principles of physics, providing a strong foundation for graduate study or industrial research. It is also intended for those students who wish to prepare for interdisciplinary studies on the graduate level in fields such as astronomy, atmospheric science, biophysics, environmental science, geophysics, materials science, and physical oceanography.

  Degree Requirements Unit  
  General education (48, 9 units in the major) 39  
  Major Requirements 72  
  University Electives 9  
  Total units needed for graduation 120  

Units


Total units in the major core: 30

Total units in Supporting Courses: 21

Sample Four-Year Program


Bachelor of Science in Physics


The sequential nature of the physics curriculum necessitates an early start with major requirements and the distribution of general education courses over four years.

See your advisor to discuss acceptable physics electives and when they will be offered. Nine of the units of GE are met by required courses listed here (3 each in areas B1, B3 and B4).

Freshman Year: 30 Units


Sophomore Year: 30 Units


Junior Year: 30 Units


Senior Year: 30 Units


Fall Semester (16 Units)

Spring Semester (14 Units)

Total Units: 120


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs A-Z