BS: Applied Physics 2023-2024
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.
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Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 105 Introduction to Chemistry 3 GE B1 MATH 150 Calculus I 4 Major & GE B4 GE Student's Choice A2 - Written Communication 3 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. GE A2 GE Student's Choice C1 - Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 GE C1 GE Student's Choice
F - Ethnic Studies 3 Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement GE & Graduation F/Multicultural Perspectives Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4 Major & GE B1/B3 MATH 151 Calculus II 4 Major PHYS 200 General Physics I 4 Major & GE B1/B3 GE Student's Choice A1-Oral Communication 3 GE A1 Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3 and B4)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories MATH 250 Calculus III 3 Major PHYS 201 General Physics II 4 Major GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 GE A3 GE/Language Student's Choice Will vary 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. GE & Graduation C2/Language GE Student's Choice D - Social Sciences 3 Course must be a different subject than Political Science GE D Total Units
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Milestones
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PHYS 202 General Physics III: Light, Relativity, and Modern Physics 4 Major GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Sciences 3 GE B2 GE Student's Choice Either C1 or C2 3 GE Additional C GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 GE E HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later Graduation AIR: US History Total Units
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Milestones
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, orÂ
PHYS 338: The Science and Conscience
3 Counts toward a major elective. 12 units of major electives are required for the major.
Double-counts as UDGE-C
Major & GE UDGE C PHYS 351 Mathematical Methods of Physics 3 Major POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements GE & Graduation D/AIR: CA Local & State Govt Total Units
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Milestones
- Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs.
- Meet w/ Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities.
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
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