BS: Applied Physics 2023-2024
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
Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 105 Introduction to Chemistry 3 GE B1 MATH 150 Calculus I 4 Major & GE B4 GE Student's Choice A2 - Written Communication 3 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. GE A2 GE Student's Choice C1 - Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater 3 GE C1 GE Student's Choice
F - Ethnic Studies 3 Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement GE & Graduation F/Multicultural Perspectives Total Units
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Milestones
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center.
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October).
Spring Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 4 Major & GE B1/B3 MATH 151 Calculus II 4 Major PHYS 200 General Physics I 4 Major & GE B1/B3 GE Student's Choice A1-Oral Communication 3 GE A1 Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3 and B4)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories MATH 250 Calculus III 3 Major PHYS 201 General Physics II 4 Major GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 GE A3 GE/Language Student's Choice Will vary 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. GE & Graduation C2/Language GE Student's Choice D - Social Sciences 3 Course must be a different subject than Political Science GE D Total Units
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Milestones
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories PHYS 202 General Physics III: Light, Relativity, and Modern Physics 4 Major GE Student's Choice B2 - Life Sciences 3 GE B2 GE Student's Choice Either C1 or C2 3 GE Additional C GE Student's Choice E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development 3 GE E HIST Student's Choice US History 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later Graduation AIR: US History Total Units
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Milestones
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: The Science and Conscience
3 Counts toward a major elective. 12 units of major electives are required for the major.
Double-counts as UDGE-C
Major & GE UDGE C PHYS 351 Mathematical Methods of Physics 3 Major POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements GE & Graduation D/AIR: CA Local & State Govt Total Units
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Milestones
- Meet w/ Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs.
- Meet w/ Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities.
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
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.
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Major 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 Total Units
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Milestones
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 or
PHYS or
PHYS
448, or
345, or
448
MATH 448: Scientific Computing, or
PHYS 345: Digital Image Processing, or
PHYS 448: Team-Based Research
3 Counts toward a major elective. 12 units of major electives are required for the major.
Double-counts as UDGE-B.
Major & GE UDGE B Major Elective Student's Choice Will Vary 3 12 units of major electives are required for the major.
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Major 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 Total Units
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Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st).
- Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet w/ Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
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 Studies3 Major UDGE Student's Choice UDGE D - Social Sciences 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. 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 Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest in March