THE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND
PHYSICS/DUAL DEGREE ENGINEERING
Degree: BA in Physics: Sample 3-year program
2012 – 2013 Curriculum Guide
Contact Person: Greg Elliott, Physics
This is provided as a guide for a possible sequence for getting everything done in 3 years.
Other sequences are possible. Please talk with your advisor and someone in the Dual
Degree Engineering program. Those students with advanced standing (transfer credit,
AP, etc.) will have more flexibility.
Fall Semester Classes
Freshman
PHYS 121/lab (NS core)
MATH 180 (MA core)
SI or WR Seminar
FL (if needed) or elective
Spring Semester Classes
Units
1
1
1
1
PHYS 122/lab (NS core)
MATH 181
SI or WR Seminar
FL (if needed) or elective
Units
1
1
1
1
Sophomore
PHYS 221/lab
MATH 280
CHEM 110/lab or 115/lab
CSCI 161
1
1
1
1
PHYS elective (209 or higher)
MATH 290
CHEM 120/lab or 230/lab
Approaches core
1
1
1
1
Junior
PHYS 305
PHYS 351
MATH 301
Approaches core
1
1
1
1
PHYS elective (209 or higher)
Elective
CN Core (1)
Approaches core
1
1
1
1
NOTE:
Both Columbia University and Washington University (St. Louis) have specific
requirements which can be met by choosing core classes appropriately. See the Dual
Degree Engineering requirements.
1) Of the three units of upper division coursework required outside the first major, the
Connections course will count for one unless it is used to meet a major requirement.
Sample 4-year program:
Do a standard Physics program (see Bulletin) with the following qualification: In
addition take CHEM 110 and 230 and CSCI 161.