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 | | Major & GWAR | |
| PHYS | 335 or 338 | PHYS 335: The Physics of Music or
PHYS 338: Science and Conscience | 3 | Counts towards a major elective. 12 units of major electives are required for the major. | Major & GE | UDGE C |
| PHYS | 351 | Mathematical Methods of Physics | 3 | | Major | |
| POLS | 150 | American Political Institutions | 3 | | Graduation | AIR: CA Local & State Govt |
Milestones
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
Spring Junior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| PHYS | 301 | Classical Mechanics | 3 | | Major | |
| PHYS | 352 | Computational Physics | 3 | | Major | |
| PHYS | 404 | Electromagnetism | 4 | | Major | |
| Major Elective | Student's Choice | Will Vary | 3 | 12 units of major electives are required for the major | Major | |
| HIST | Student's Choice | US History | 3 | Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, or CHS 350 | Graduation | AIR: US History |
Milestones
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/ Career Development & Alumni Engagement
Fall Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| PHYS | 305 | Thermal and Statistical Physics | 3 | | Major | |
| PHYS | 306 | Modern Physics | 3 | | Major | |
MATH PHYS PHYS | 448, or 345, or 448 | Scientific Computing, or Digital Image Processing, or Team-Based Research | 3 | Counts toward major elective. 12 units major electives are required for the major | Major & GE | UDGE B |
| Major Elective | Student's Choice | Will Vary | 3 | 12 units of major electives are required for the major | Major | |
| Language | Student's Choice | Will Vary | 3 | Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. | Graduation | Language |
Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st).
- Meet w/ Academic Advisor for Grad Check.
Spring Senior
| Course Area | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Notes | Requirements Met | GE Categories |
|---|
| PHYS | 400 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 | | Major | |
| PHYS | 492, or
494, or 497 | PHYS 492: Internship, or PHYS 494: Independent Study, or PHYS 497: Directed Research | 3 | | Major | |
| Multicultural Perspectives | Student's Choice | Will Vary | 3 | | Graduation | Multicultural Perspectives |
| UDGE | Student's Choice | UDGE D: Social Science | 3 | | GE | UDGE D |
| Free Elective | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | 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. | Graduation | Unit Requirement |
Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest in March
