Lower Division Requirements (32-33 units)

PHYS 106* Applied Physics and Modern Society (3)
PHYS 200* General Physics I (4)
PHYS 201 General Physics II (4)
MATH 150 Calculus I (4)
MATH 151 Calculus II (4)
CHEM 105* Introduction to Chemistry (3)
AND
Either:
PHYS 208* Physics of Art and Visual Perception (3)
Or:
PHSC 170* Foundations in Physical Science (4) (required for teachers)
AND
Either:
BIOL 100* Exploring the Living World (4)
Or:
BIOL 170* Foundations of Life Science(4) (required for teachers)
AND
Either:
COMP 102* Web Development (3)
Or:
COMP 105* Introduction to Computer Science (3)

Upper Division Requirements (30 Units)

PHYS 304 Electromagnetism (4)
PHYS 306 Modern Physics (3)
PHYS 335* Physics of Music (3)
PHYS 338* Science and Conscience (3)
PHYS 344 Energy and Society (3)
PHYS 434 Introduction to Biomedical Imaging (4)
PHYS 448* Team-Based Research (3)
PHYS 499 Senior Colloquium (1)
MGT 325 Entrepreneurial Management (3)
AND
3 units taken from the following:
PHYS 492 Internship (required for teachers) (3)
PHYS 494 Independent Research (1-3)
PHYS 497 Directed Studies (1-3)

Electives in Major (15-16 Units)

Chosen with advisor's approval.
(† - recommended for teachers)

PHYS 310 Electronics (4)
PHYS 345* Digital Image Processing (3)
PHYS 436* Physics of the Performing Arts (3)
PHYS 445* Image Analysis and Pattern Recognition (3)
PHYS 464 Medical Instrumentation (4)
PHYS 490 Topics in Applied Physics (3)
PHYS 492 Internship (3), if not taken as a required course
PHYS 494 Independent Research (1-3), if not taken as a required course
PHYS 497 Directed Studies (1-3), if not taken as a required course
EDUC 330† Teaching in Secondary Schools (3)
MATH 240 Linear Algebra (3)
MATH 250 Calculus III (3)
MATH 350 Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems (3)
MATH 352 Probability and Statistics (3)
MATH 448 Scientific Computing (3)
MATH 450 Partial Differential Equations and Mathematical Physics (3)
MATH 451 Complex Analysis (3)

(Courses with * may be double-counted toward GE credits).

Required Supporting and Other GE Courses (41-43 Units)

American Institutions Requirement (6)
Other courses in GE categories A-E (27-29)
Electives in Any Discipline (6-10)

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