BS: Applied Physics 2023-2024
As a student in 91ÊÓƵ (91ÊÓƵ)'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 Major & GWAR PHYS 335 or
338
PHYS 335: The Physics of Music or
PHYS 338: Science and Conscience3 Counts towards a major elective. 12 units of major electives are required for the major. Major & GE UDGE C PHYS 351 Mathematical Methods of Physics 3 Major POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Graduation AIR: CA Local & State Govt Total Units
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Milestones
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PHYS 301 Classical Mechanics 3 Major PHYS 352 Computational Physics 3 Major PHYS 404 Electromagnetism 4 Major Major Elective Student's Choice
Will Vary
3 12 units of major electives are required for the major
Major HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, or CHS 350 Graduation AIR: US History Total Units
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Milestones
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/ Career Development & Alumni Engagement
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PHYS 305 Thermal and Statistical Physics 3 Major PHYS 306 Modern Physics 3 Major MATH
PHYS
PHYS
448, or
345, or
448
Scientific Computing, or
Digital Image Processing, or
Team-Based Research
3 Counts toward major elective. 12 units major electives are required for the major Major & GE UDGE B Major Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 12 units of major electives are required for the major Major Language Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Graduation Language Total Units
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Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st).
- Meet w/ Academic Advisor for Grad Check.
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PHYS 400 Quantum Mechanics I 3 Major PHYS 492, or
494, or497
PHYS 492: Internship, or
PHYS 494: Independent Study, or
PHYS 497: Directed Research
3 Major Multicultural Perspectives Student's Choice Will Vary 3 Graduation Multicultural Perspectives UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D: Social Science 3 GE UDGE D Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 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. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest in March