As a student in California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI)'s Applied Physics Program, you will study the interface between science and technology, work one-on-one with inspiring and dedicated faculty, and receive an innovative, interdisciplinary education focused on you – one that prepares you for high-demand, highly rewarding high-tech careers.
Fall Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
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| PHYS | 202 | General Physics III | 4 | | Major | |
| PHYS | 310 | Electronics | 4 | Satisfies GWAR | Major & GWAR | |
| MATH | 350 | Differential Equations | 3 | | Major | |
| CHEM or Free Elective | 121 or Student Choice | General Chemistry I | 4 | Should be taken prior, but not required by the TMC for physics. If CHEM 121 already taken, take a free elective if needed. | Major or free elective | |
Spring Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
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| PHYS | 301 | Classical Physics | 3 | | Major | |
| PHYS | 306 | Modern Physics | 3 | Prerequisite for quantum | Major | |
| PHYS | 351 | Math Method for Physics | 3 | Prerequisite: Math 350 | Major | |
| PHYS Elective double-counting with UDGE-B or UDGE-C | See notes | Varies | 3 | UDGE-B: PHYS 335/ 338 /344/ 345/ 439/ 448
UDGE-C: PHYS 335/ 338/ 439 | Major & UDGE | UDGE-B or UDGE-C |
| US History, POLS 150 if needed or Free Elective | Varies | Varies | 3 | See catalog for the list of US History courses/POLS 150 and course descriptions. | American Institutions Requirement or Free Elective | |
Fall Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
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| PHYS | 305 | Thermal Physics | 3 | Could also take in their 1st Fall semester | Major | |
| PHYS | 352 | Computational Physics | 3 | | Major | |
| PHYS | 400 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 | Pre-req for PHYS 401: Quantum II which is an elective, but highly recommended | Major | |
| Physics Elective, double count as UDGE-B or UDGE-C | See notes | Varies | 3 | UDGE-B: PHYS 335/ 338 /344/ 345/ 439/ 448
UDGE-C: PHYS 335/ 338/ 439 | Major & UDGE | UDGE-C or UDGE-B |
| Language Requirement or Free Elective | Varies | Varies | 4 | See catalog for Language requirement course list and course description | Language or free elective | |
Spring Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
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| PHYS | 404 | Electromagnetism | 4 | | Major | |
| PHYS | 492, 494 or 497 | Directed Research(or similar) | 3 | Research project | Major | |
| Physics Elective | Varies | Varies | 3 | PHYS 401 is highly recommended. | Major | |
| Physics Elective | Varies | Varies | 3 | See catalog for course titles & descriptions. | Major | |
| Upper Division GE (UDGE-D) double-counting with Multicultural Requirement | Varies | Varies | 3 | See catalog for list of UDGE double counting with Multicultural Requirement | Multicultural Requirement | UDGE-D & MP |
