Program Overview

Physics, BA, Sample Two-Year Plan

Junior Year: 30 Units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

• PHYS 314 - Introduction to Physics III Unit(s): 4
• Upper Division University Elective Credits / Units: 4
• Upper Division University Elective (e.g PHYS 494 - Physics Seminar ) Credits / Units: 1
• Upper 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 (15 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

Senior Year: 30 units

Fall Semester (15 Units)

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

Spring Semester (15 Units)

• PHYS 491 - Capstone Preparatory Seminar Unit(s): 1
• PHYS Capstone (ASTR 492, ASTR 497, PHYS 492, PHYS 493, or PHYS 497) Credits / Units: 2
• Area of Concentration (Consult Advisor) Credits / Units: 3
• Upper Division Physics Elective Credits / Units: 3
• Upper Division University Elective Credits / Units: 6

Units

• Program units: 60
• Total units required for graduation: 120