91³Ô¹Ï

As a student in 91³Ô¹Ï (CSUCI)'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.

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    MATH150Calculus I4

    Enroll in Math 150 if prerequisite met (or passed Pre-Calculus/Calculus with B- or higher in high school)

    Major & GEB4
    BIOL/CHEM150Critical Thinking for Science Majors4Choose only 1 course to count for GE: A3. See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceF – Ethnic Studies3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills the Multicultural Perspective Requirement.GEF/Multicultural
    CHEM105Introduction to Chemistry3Students without Chemistry or Introduction to Chemistry can enroll into CHEM-105, or can take CHEM-121 if prior AP Chemistry has been completed. CHEM-105 with a grade of "C" or better is required as prerequisite for CHEM-121. See catalog for course titles & descriptions.Major & GEB1
    UNIV100University Life and College Success1GEE

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    Milestones

    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center.
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October).

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    MATH151Calculus II4Major
    PHYS200General Physics II4Major & GEB1/B3
    ENGL105Composition and Rhetoric3GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceOral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEA1

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    Milestones

    • Focus on completing Golden Four (A1, A2, A3, B4)
  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PHYS201General Physics II4Major
    MATH250Calculus III3Major
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceFree Elective2Needed 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.Elective
    CHEM121General Chemistry I4Major & GEB1/B3
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Also, double-counts with GE:D.GEAIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt.

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    • Complete all Lower Division major requirements by the end of year two.

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    PHYS202General Physics III: Light, Relativity, and Modern Physics3Major
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEB2
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1
    HISTStudent's ChoiceUS History3Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, or 275. CHS-350 is an option, however will need to be taken Semester 5 or later.OtherAIR: US History
    GEStudent's ChoiceLanguage3See catalog for courses titles & descriptions. Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on Language chosen.GEC2/Language

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    • Fall Junior

      Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
      MATH350Differential Equations and Dynamic Systems3Major
      PHYS310Electronics4Double counts for Major and GWAR RequirementMajor & GWAR
      PHYS

      335

      or

      338

      The Physics of Music

      or

      Science and Conscience

      3Double counts for Major Elective and UDGE-CMajor & GEUDGE C
      GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3Course must be a different subject than Political Science. See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GED
      GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE

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      Milestones

      • Meet with the Graduate Studies Center.
      • Meet with Career Development Services.

      Spring Junior

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