PHYS-G-BSC
Subject: Administered by the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy.
Plan: Consists of 48.00 units as described below.
Program: The Plan, with sufficient electives to total 90.00 units will lead to a Bachelor of Science Degree.
Note: Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2023-2024 Calendar for the previous requirements.
Code | Title | Units |
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1. Core | ||
A. Complete 6.00 units from the following: | 6.00 | |
Fundamental Physics | ||
General Physics | ||
B. Complete the following: | ||
PHYS 206 | Dynamics | 3.00 |
PHYS 212 | Vibrations and Waves | 3.00 |
PHYS 213 | Computational Methods in Physics | 3.00 |
PHYS 239 | Electromagnetism | 3.00 |
PHYS 242 | Relativity and Quanta | 3.00 |
PHYS 250 | Foundations of Experimental Physics | 3.00 |
C. Complete 6.00 units from the following: | 6.00 | |
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | ||
Thermodynamics | ||
2. Option | ||
A. Complete 6.00 units from the following: | 6.00 | |
Introduction to Astrophysics | ||
PHYS at the 300-level or above | ||
3. Supporting | ||
A. Complete 6.00 units from the following: | 6.00 | |
Differential and Integral Calculus | ||
or | ||
Differential and Integral Calculus | ||
or | ||
Differential and Integral Calculus I and Differential and Integral Calculus II | ||
B. Complete 3.00 units from the following: | 3.00 | |
Vector Calculus | ||
Advanced Calculus | ||
C. Complete the following: | ||
MATH 225 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3.00 |
Electives | ||
Elective Courses | 42.00 | |
Total Units | 90.00 |
4. Notes
A. When used towards the requirements of a B.Sc. Program, a total of 48.00 units, including the Plan units, must be in the physical and natural sciences or mathematics.
B. A maximum of 6.00 units from courses offered by other Faculties and Schools may be counted toward the program and/or Plan requirements. This includes courses in BMED, COMM, GLPH, HSCI, LAW, NURS, and courses offered by Smith Engineering.