Physics, B.S. MATH 150A Start
The following Four-Year Roadmaps are meant to be a guide for students and academic advisors in planning a path to a degree within four years (eight semesters) if the student is able and willing to do so. The set of courses shown below are based exclusively on the Fall 2020 Catalog and the most up to date General Education (GE) Program in that catalog year. The requirements outlined may not apply to students in earlier catalog years, especially in the GE courses required in specific categories. Please note that courses identified in the Four -Year Roadmaps may not always be available during each of the prescribed semesters, therefore, it is always recommended to consult an academic advisor. Advisors may need to adjust the courses in the Four-Year Roadmap to keep students on track to graduate in four years.
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| GE subarea A.3 Critical Thinking | CNSM 101 | 3 |
|
GE subarea B.4
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning |
MATH 150A | 4 |
|
GE subarea B.1 Physical Science and GE subarea B.3 Laboratory Experience |
CHEM 120A | 5 |
| GE subarea A.1 Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Fundamental Physics | PHYS 225 and
PHYS 225L |
4 |
| Major Requirement Mathematics | MATH 150B | 4 |
| Major Requirement General Chemistry | CHEM 125 | 3 |
| GE subarea A.2 Written Communication | 3 | |
| Total | 14 |
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Fundamental Physics | PHYS 226 and
PHYS 226L |
4 |
| Major Requirement Mathematcis | MATH 250A | 4 |
| GE subarea B.2 Life Science | 3 | |
| GE subarea C.1 Introduction to the Arts | 3 | |
| Total | 14 |
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Fundamental Physics | PHYS 227 and
PHYS 227L |
4 |
| Major Requirement Upper Division | PHYS 300 | 3 |
| Major Requirement Upper Division | PHYS 310 | 3 |
| GE subarea C.2* Introduction to the Humanities | 3 | |
| Total | 13 |
*One course from C.2, C.3, D.1, D.4, or E should overlay with GE Overlay Z
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Upper Division | PHYS 340 | 3 |
| Major Requirement Upper Division | PHYS 380 | 3 |
| Major Requirement PHYS Elective | 3 | |
|
GE subarea C.1 Introduction to the Arts or
GE subarea C.2 Introduction to the Humanities |
3 | |
|
GE subarea B.5 ++
Implications & Explorations in Natural Sciences & Math/Quantitative Reasoning |
3 | |
| Total | 15 |
++Upper-Division
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Upper Division | PHYS 455 | 3 |
| Major Requirement Upper Division | PHYS 320 | 3 |
| Major Requirement PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| GE subarea D.1* Introduction to the Social Sciences | 3 | |
|
GE subarea C.3*++
Explorations in the Arts or Humanities |
3 | |
| Total | 15 |
*One course from C.2, C.3, D.1, D.4, or E should overlay with GE Overlay Z
++Upper-Division
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Upper Division | PHYS 330A | 3 |
| Major Requirement Upper-Division Writing Course | 3 | |
| Major Requirement PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| GE subarea D.3 American Government | POSC 100 | 3 |
|
GE subarea D.4*++
Explorations in Social Sciences |
3 | |
| Total | 15 |
*One course from C.2, C.3, D.1, D.4, or E should overlay with GE Overlay Z
| AREA (as listed on TDA) | COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirement Upper-Division | PHYS 330B | 3 |
| Major Requirement PHYS Elective | 3 | |
| Major Requirement PHYS Elective | PHYS 481 | 3 |
|
GE subarea D.2
American History, Institutions & Values |
3 | |
| GE subarea E* Lifelong Learning & Self-Development | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
*One course from C.2, C.3, D.1, D.4, or E should overlay with GE Overlay Z
Instructions for Completing the Physics Bachelor of Science
- Meet with your assigned faculty advisor each semester to plan and review your academic progress.
- Visit your College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Student Success Team in MH-488 to review GE and graduation requirements.
- Complete GE courses in areas A.1, A.2, A.3 and B.4 with a "C" or better.
- One course from GE Overlay Z can also fulfill a requirement in another GE category. Check your Titan Degree Audit for courses that appear in both categories. A minimum of 120 distinct units complete is required for graduation, regardless of double counted GEs.
- Apply for Graduation through your Student Center at the start of seventh semester.
