Physics - Road Map to Graduation

Road Map to Graduation

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Introduction

Students pursuing a degree in Physics at California State University Stanislaus as freshmen will be able to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in physics by following the following schedule of courses. Please note the following:

This road map is a guide only, a starting point for planning an individual student's course of study. It does not replace the normal process of advising. Students in the department are assigned a faculty advisor, with whom the student should meet regularly. Meeting once a semester is mandatory, more than once is recommended.
This road map assumes that students are well prepared coming into the university, especially in mathematical skills. If extra mathematical preparation is required then an individual program of study should be developed with the students advisor.
Students transferring for other colleges, including junior colleges would normally enter this schedule at the junior year. However, it is imperative to talk to an advisor as soon as possible after notification of acceptance is received to assess each individual student's transfer course credit.
Students wo transfer from another major should also talk to an advisor as soon as possible to assess course credit.
Phys 2250 and 2260 (General Physics I and II) and Chem 1100 and 1110 (Principles of Chemistry I and II) have required associated discussion and laboratory sections.
Phys 4102 (Advanced Lab) is taken twice.
Course availability in specific semesters is not guaranteed. Check with your advisor for updates to the schedule.
Because of the shortness of the winter and summer semesters, the department does not offer classes for the major in these semesters. These are good semester to take care of graduation requirements outside of the major.
No classes for summer are listed. Students taking GE classes in the summer will have an advantage in completing the program within four years.
Students should take the WPST in either the fall or winter semesters of their junior year.
A total of 120 units is required for graduation, of which 114 are required to fulfill the major. The remaining units can be selected from university offerings, for example to complete a minor in another discipline. Students should consult with an advisor for help help in selecting courses.

Road Map to Graduation - Students entering in an even numbered year

	Fall	Units	Winter	Units	Spring	Units
Freshman	Math 1100 - Precalculus Chem 1100 - Principles of Chemistry I GE class - area A1	4 5 3 12	GE class - area A3	3	Math 1410 - Calculus I Chem 1110 - Principles of Chemistry II GE class - area A3	4 5 3 12
Sophomore	Math 1420 - Calculus II Phys 2250 - General Physics I GE class - area B2 GE class - area C1	4 5 3 3 15	GE class - area C2 GE class - area E2	3 1 4	Math 2410 - Multivariate Calculus Phys 2260 - General Physics II GE class - area C3 GE class - area D1	4 5 3 3 15
Junior	Phys 3010 - Mathematical Physics Phys 3520 - Modern Physics & QM Phys 4250 - Analog & Digital Electronics GE class - area D2b	3 3 4 3 13	GE class - area D2a	3	Phys 3100 - Classical Mechanics Phys 4102 - Advanced Lab Writing proficiency class GE class - area F3	4 1 3 3 11
Senior	Phys 3320 - Electricity & Magnetism I Phys 4510 - Quantum Mechanics I Physics Elective GE class - area F1	3 3 3 3 12	GE class - area F2 and G	3	Phys 3320 Electricity & Magnetism II Phys 4520 - Quantum Mechanics II Phys 4530 - Thermal & Statistical Physics Phys 4102 - Advanced Lab	3 3 4 1 11
		52		13		49
					Total designated units	114

Road Map to Graduation - Students entering in an odd numbered year

	Fall	Units	Winter	Units	Spring	Units
Freshman	Math 1100 - Precalculus Chem 1100 - Principles of Chemistry I GE class - area A1	4 5 3 12	GE class - area A3	3	Math 1410 - Calculus I Chem 1110 - Principles of Chemistry II GE class - area A3	4 5 3 12
Sophomore	Math 1420 - Calculus II Phys 2250 - General Physics I GE class - area B2 GE class - area C1	4 5 3 3 15	GE class - area C2 GE class - area E2	3 1 4	Math 2410 - Multivariate Calculus Phys 2260 - General Physics II GE class - area C3 GE class - area D1	4 5 3 3 15
Junior	Phys 3010 - Mathematical Physics Phys 3520 - Modern Physics & QM GE class - area D2b GE class - area F3	3 3 3 3 12	GE class - area D2a	3	Phys 3100 - Classical Mechanics Phys 4102 - Advanced Lab Phys 4530 - Thermal & Statistical Physics Writing proficiency class	4 1 4 3 12
Senior	Phys 3320 - Electricity & Magnetism I Phys 4510 - Quantum Mechanics I Phys 4250 - Analog & Digital Electronics GE class - area F1	3 3 4 3 13	GE class - area F2 and G	3	Phys 3320 Electricity & Magnetism II Phys 4520 - Quantum Mechanics II Physics Elective Phys 4102 - Advanced Lab	3 3 3 1 11
		52		13		49
					Total designated units	114