Program Description
The BS Physics program which was first offered in 2002 is the only one of its kind in the region. It prepares students in theoretical and applied physics. It is a rigorous preparatory training for any career in physics whether in the academe, government, or the industry.
Program Content and Structure
Once admitted to the program, the student must take the following courses:
RGEP 39 units
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Foundation Courses |
32 Units |
Prerequisites |
Corequisites |
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Phys 101: Fundamental Physics I |
4 Units |
Math 17 or Equivalent |
Math 53 |
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Phys 101.1: Fundamental Physics I Laboratory |
1 Unit |
Physics 101 |
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Phys 102: Fundamental Physics II |
4 Units |
Physics 101, 101.1; Math 53 |
Math 54 |
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Phys 102.1: Fundamental Physics II Laboratory |
1 Unit |
Physics 101.1 |
Physics 102 |
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Phys 103: Fundamental Physics III |
4 Units |
Physics 102, 102.1; Math 54 |
Physics 121 |
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Phys 103.1: Fundamental Physics III Laboratory |
1 Unit |
Physics 102.1 |
Physics 103 |
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Phys 104: Modern Physics I |
4 Units |
Physics 103 |
Physics 121 |
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Phys 104.1: Modern Physics I Laboratory |
1 Unit |
Physics 103.1 |
Physics 104 |
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Phys 121: Mathematical Physics I |
4 Units |
Math 53 |
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Phys 122: Mathematical Physics II |
4 Units |
Physics 121/COI |
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Phys 123: Mathematical Physics III |
4 Units |
Physics 122 |
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Core Courses |
39 Units |
Prerequisites |
Corequisites |
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Phys 131: Computational Physics |
4 Units |
Physics 121/COI |
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Phys 161: Theoretical Mechanics I |
3 Units |
Physics 101 |
Physics 123/COI |
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Phys 162: Theoretical Mechanics II |
3 Units |
Physics 161 |
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Phys 165: Statistical Physics I |
3 Units |
Physics 161/COI |
Physics 181 |
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Phys 171: Electromagnetic Theory I |
3 Units |
Physics 102 |
Physics 122/COI |
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Phys 172: Electromagnetic Theory II |
3 Units |
Physics 171 |
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Phys 173: Electronic Physics |
4 Units |
Physics 102, 102.1; Chem 11 |
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Phys 175: Optical Physics |
3 Units |
Physics 172/COI |
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Phys 181: Quantum Physics I |
3 Units |
Physics 104 |
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Phys 183: Solid State Physics |
3 Units |
Physics 165, 181 |
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Phys 191: Experimental Physics I |
4 Units |
Physics 173 |
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Phys 192: Experimental Physics II |
3 Units |
Physics 191 |
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Phys 195*: Special Topics in Physics and Applied Physics |
3 units |
COI |
| *Must be taken twice with different topics | ||
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Phys 196: Undergraduate Seminar |
1 Unit |
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Phys 199: Undergraduate Research |
3 Units |
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Phys 200: Undergraduate Thesis |
3 Units |
Physics 199 |
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Other Required Courses |
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Mathematics |
15 Units |
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Math 17: Algebra and Trigonometry |
5 Units |
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Math 53: Elementary Analysis I |
5 Units |
Math 17 or Equivalent |
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Math 54: Elementary Analysis II |
5 Units |
Math 53 |
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Natural Science Courses |
8 Units |
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Chem 11: General and Inorganic Chemistry |
5 Units |
Math 11 or Equivalent |
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Geol 11: Principles of Geology |
3 Units |
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P.I. 100 |
3 Units |
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Total |
149 Units |
Retention Policy
A student who obtains failing grades in more than (6) units of Mathematics and/or Physics at the end of a school year shall be removed from the program, unless he/she is of senior standing. (A senior standing B.S. Physics student should have finished at least 70 units of Physics and Math Courses.) Students are subject to evaluation at the end of every academic year.
