The BA in Physics will provide the student with a solid foundation in physics. Its primary purpose is to serve students who plan to pursue a career in science teaching at the high school level, and those who plan a career in science related fields for whom a physics background would be an asset.
The curriculum has fewer required upper division courses than the BS, which allows the student to choose from an extensive list of electives in consultation with an academic adviser. In addition, the BA provides an attractive option for students in related disciplines who wish to pursue a double major.
| 2007-2009 CATALOG | ||
|---|---|---|
| Courses | Course Name | Units |
| PHYS 141 | General Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 132 | General Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 133 | General Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 206 | Electronics | 3 |
| PHYS 256 | Electronics Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 211 | Modern Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 212 | Modern Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 301 | Thermal Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 302 | Analytical Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 323 | Optics (with lab) | 5 |
| PHYS 405 OR PHYS 412 | Quantum Mechanics I OR Solid State Physics |
3-4 |
| PHYS 461 or 463 | Senior Project | 2 |
| CHEM 127 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 128 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| MATH 141 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 142 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 143 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 241 | Calculus IV | 4 |
| MATH 244 | Linear Analysis I | 4 |
| MATH/STAT Electives (>300) | MATH 344 (recommended) | 4 |
GEOL/PHYS/ASTR electives (>300) |
15 | |
Select one from the following:
|
Philosophy/Ethics in Science | 3-4 |
| SUB-TOTAL | 91-93 | |
| General Education | 60 | |
| Electives | 27-29 | |
| Total Units | 180 |
SUGGESTED SEQUENCE FOR PHYSICS BA (2007-2009)
Freshman
- MATH 141, MATH 142, MATH 143 Analytic Geometry and Calculus(4 units each)
- CHEM 127, CHEM 128(FWS) General Chemistry (4 units each)
- PHYS 141, PHYS 132 General Physics(4 units each)
Sophomore
- MATH 241 Analytic Geometry and Calculus(4 units)
- MATH 244 Linear Analysis I(4 units)
- MATH 344 Linear Analysis II(4 units)(FWS)
- PHYS 133 General Physics(4 units)
- PHYS 211 Modern Physics I(4 units)(FWS)
- PHYS 212 Modern Physics II(4 units)(S)
- PHYS 206 Instrumentation in Experimental Physics(3 units)(W)
- PHYS 256 Electrical Measurements Laboratory(1 unit)(W)
Upper Division Physics Courses
- PHYS 301 Thermal Physics I (3 units)(W)
- PHYS 302 Analytic Mechanics (4 units)(F)
- PHYS 323 Optics (5 units)(F)
- PHYS 405 Quantum Mechanics I(4 units)(S) or
- PHYS 412 Solid State Physics(3 units)(F)
- PHYS 461 Senior Project(2 units)
- ELECTIVES
- Courses are offered every quarter unless otherwise indicated as follows: Fall(F), Winter(W), Spring(S), Summer(Su).
Revised 6/07