BS: Applied Physics 2022-2023
As a student in º£½ÇÉçÇø (º£½ÇÉçÇøCI)'s Applied Physics Program, you will study the interface between science and technology, work one-on-one with inspiring and dedicated faculty, and receive an innovative, interdisciplinary education focused on you – one that prepares you for high-demand, highly rewarding high-tech careers.
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Two Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories MATH 350 Differential Equations and Dynamic Systems 3 Major PHYS 310 Electronics 4 Double counts for Major and GWAR requirements. Major & GWAR PHYS/ UDGE 335 or
338
PHYS 335: The Physics of Music or
PHYS 338: Science and Conscience3 Double Counts for Major Electives and UDGE-C. Major & GE UDGE C POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective. GE AIR: Local & State Gov't Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 2 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Meet with the Graduate Studies Center.
- Meet with Career Development Services.
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PHYS 301 Classical Mechanics 3 Major PHYS 305 Thermal and Statistical Physics 3 Major PHYS P351 Math Method for Physics 3 Major MATH or PHYS MATH 448, or
PHYS 345, or
PHYS 448
Scientific Computing
Digital Image Processing
Team-Based Research
3 Choose one course to double count for Major Electives and UDGE B.
Major & GE UDGE-B PHYS PHYS 306 Modern Physics 3 Major Total Units
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Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PHYS 352 Computational Physics 3 Major PHYS 400 Quantum Mechanics I 3 Major PHYS Student's Choice Upper Division PHYS Elective 3 Need a total of 12 units PHYS Major Electives Major HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one History course: 270, 271, 272, 275, or 350. If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective. Major & GE AIR: US History Graduation Requirement Student's Choice Multicultural Perspective Requirement 3 If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective. GE MP Total Units
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Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st).
- Meet with Academic Advisor for Graduation Check.
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center.
- Meet with Career Development Services.
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PHYS 404 Electromagnetism 4 Major PHYS 492, or
494, or497
PHYS-492: Internship, or
PHYS-494: Independent Research, or
PHYS-497: Directed Studies3 Choose one course for the PHYS Field Experience requirement. Major PHYS Student's Choice Upper Division PHYS Elective 3 Need a total of 12 units PHYS Major Electives Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D: Social Science 3 Choose one course for UDGE D Requirement. GE UDGE D Graduation Requirement Student's Choice Language 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; also counts as C2 Other Language Total Units
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