Suggested Sequence for Physics BS (2007-2009)
| Major and Support Courses | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Chem 127, 128 | General Chemistry | 8 |
| Math 141, 142, 143, 241 | Calculus | 16 |
| Math 244 | Linear Analysis I | 4 |
| Math 304 | Vector Analysis | 4 |
| Math 344 | Linear Analysis II | 4 |
| Phys 141, 132, 133 | General Physics | 12 |
| Phys 202 | Physics on the computer | 4 |
| Phys 206/256 | Instrumentation in experimental physics (lab) | 4 |
| Phys 211 | Modern Physics I | 4 |
| Phys 212 | Modern Physics II | 4 |
| Phys 301 | Thermal Physics I | 3 |
| Phys 302 | Analytical Mechanics I | 4 |
| Phys 323 | Optics (includes lab) | 5 |
| Phys 340 | Quantum Lab I | 2 |
| Phys 341 | Quantum Lab II | 1 |
| Phys 342 | Quantum Lab III | 2 |
| Phys 405 | Quantum Mechanics I | 4 |
| Phys 408 | Electromagnetic Fields and Waves | 4 |
| Phys 461 (or 463) | Senior Project | 2 |
| Phys 462 (or 464) | Senior Project | 2 |
| Total Units | 93 |
FRESHMAN
- MATH 141, MATH 142, MATH 143 Analytic Geometry and Calculus
- CHEM 127, CHEM 128 (FWS), General Chemistry
- PHYS 141, PHYS 132, General Physics
SOPHOMORE
- MATH 241, Analytic Geometry and Calculus
- MATH 244, Linear Analysis I
- MATH 344, Linear Analysis II (FWS)
- PHYS 133, General Physics
- PHYS 202, Physics on the Computer (S)
- PHYS 211, Modern Physics I (FWS)
- PHYS 212, Modern Physics II (S)
- PHYS 206, Instrumentation in Experimental Physics (W)
- PHYS 256, Electrical Measurements Laboratory (W)
JUNIOR
- MATH 304, Vector Analysis (FS)
- PHYS 301, Thermal Physics I (W)
- PHYS 302 (F), PHYS 303 (W), Analytic Mechanics
- PHYS 405, Quantum Mechanics I (S)
- PHYS 340 (F), 341 (W), 342 (S),
- Quantum Physics Laboratory I, II, III
- PHYS 323, Optics (F)
SENIOR
- PHYS 408, Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I (F)
- PHYS 461 (or 463), PHYS 462(or 464), Senior Project
- Either MATH 418 (FS odd) or PHYS 424 (S even)
APPROVED ELECTIVES
- Advanced Physics Electives and Concentrations: see the 2007-2009 Cal Poly Catalog.
Courses are offered every quarter unless otherwise indicated as follows: Fall (F), Winter (W), Spring (S), Summer (SU).