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.
Visit the program website: https://appliedphysics.csuci.edu/
Review the Applied Physics Major Requirements
Fall Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| MATH | 350 | Differential Equations and Dynamic Systems | 3 | | Major | |
| PHYS | 310 | Electronics | 4 | Double counts for Major and GWAR requirements. | Major & GWAR | |
| PHYS/ UDGE | 335 or 338 | PHYS 335: The Physics of Music or
PHYS 338: Science and Conscience | 3 | Double Counts for Major Electives and UDGE-C. | Major & GE | UDGE C |
| POLS | 150 | American Political Institutions | 3 | If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective. | GE | AIR: Local & State Gov't |
| Free Elective | Student's Choice | Free Elective | 2 | Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. | Other | |
Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- Meet with the Graduate Studies Center.
- Meet with Career Development Services.
Spring Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| PHYS | 301 | Classical Mechanics | 3 | | Major | |
| PHYS | 305 | Thermal and Statistical Physics | 3 | | Major | |
| PHYS | P351 | Math Method for Physics | 3 | | Major | |
| MATH or PHYS | MATH 448, or PHYS 345, or PHYS 448 | Scientific Computing Digital Image Processing Team-Based Research | 3 | Choose one course to double count for Major Electives and UDGE B. | Major & GE | UDGE-B |
| PHYS | PHYS 306 | Modern Physics | 3 | | Major | |
Milestones
- Two year plan assumes Lower Division (LD) Major courses have been completed. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
Fall Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| PHYS | 352 | Computational Physics | 3 | | Major | |
| PHYS | 400 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 | | Major | |
| PHYS | Student's Choice | Upper Division PHYS Elective | 3 | Need a total of 12 units PHYS Major Electives | Major | |
| HIST | Student's Choice | US History | 3 | Choose one History course: 270, 271, 272, 275, or 350. If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective. | Major & GE | AIR: US History |
| Graduation Requirement | Student's Choice | Multicultural Perspective Requirement | 3 | If this requirement is complete, then take a Free Elective. | GE | MP |
Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st).
- Meet with Academic Advisor for Graduation Check.
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center.
- Meet with Career Development Services.
Spring Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| PHYS | 404 | Electromagnetism | 4 | | Major | |
| PHYS | 492, or
494, or 497 | PHYS-492: Internship, or
PHYS-494: Independent Research, or
PHYS-497: Directed Studies | 3 | Choose one course for the PHYS Field Experience requirement. | Major | |
| PHYS | Student's Choice | Upper Division PHYS Elective | 3 | Need a total of 12 units PHYS Major Electives | Major | |
| UDGE | Student's Choice | UDGE D: Social Science | 3 | Choose one course for UDGE D Requirement. | GE | UDGE D |
| Graduation Requirement | Student's Choice | Language | 3 | Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen; also counts as C2 | Other | Language |
