Physics, B.S.

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(120 units)

Bachelor of Science in Physics

The Bachelor of Science in Physics requires 73 units in the major, including core courses, and upper-division physics, science and engineering electives. Each course in physics, mathematics, chemistry and English that is required for the major must be completed with a “C” (2.0) or better.

Formal academic advisement is required for all physics majors at least once every academic year.

Lower Division (32-34 units)

General Chemistry (8 units)

Note:

Students may take CHEM 120B in place of CHEM 125 .

Mathematics (12 units)

Fundamental Physics (12 units)

Upper Division (21 units)

Upper-Division Physics Electives (14 units)

Must include one laboratory course.

For students completing a minor or second major in mathematics, another science, engineering or computer science, the upper-division physics elective requirement is 12 units.

Upper-Division Science and Engineering Electives (3 units)

Additional upper-division courses in mathematics, science, engineering and/or computer science approved by the department.

Upper-Division Writing Requirement (3 units)

One of the following:

ENGL 301 - Advanced College Writing (3)
ENGL 360 - Technical Writing (3)
BUAD 301 - Advanced Business Communication (3) (for students pursuing the emphasis in business only)
CHEM 340 - Writing for the Chemical Sciences (3)
MATH 380 - History of Mathematics (3)