Following is a sample curriculum for Physics majors. It may not be necessary to complete these courses in the order given; please
consult your advisor. Bold indicates major courses; *asterisk indicates cognates; italic indicates General Education requirements.
BS Physics Curriculum Planner
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G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
CHEM132
MATH141
MATH142
CPTR125
RELT100
HLED120
COMM104
ENGL115
Soc. Science
Sophomore Year
G PHYS241,271
G PHYS242,272
G MATH240
G MATH215
G MATH286
G ENGL215
G HIST117
G HIST118
G BHSC100
G PEAC___
G Religion
Freshman Year
4
4
4
3
3
1
2
3
3
G
G
G
CHEM131
4
*General Chemistry w/lab I
*General Chemistry w/lab II
*Calculus I
*Calculus II
*Introduction to Computer Programming
God and Human Life
Fit and Well
Communication Skills
English Composition I
(select one of the following)
ANTH124
Introduction to Anthropology
ECON225
Macroeconomics
GEOG110
Survey of Geography
16 15
TOTALS PER SEMESTER
5
Physics for Scientists w/lab I
Physics for Scientists w/lab II
*Calculus III
*Introduction to Linear Algebra
*Differential Equations
English Composition II
Civilization and Ideas I
Civilization and Ideas II
Philosophy of Service
Physical Education Activity Course
(select one of the following)
5
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
G
G
17 17
Junior Year
G PHYS411
G PHYS430
G PHYS431
G PHYS432
G PHYS377
G Physics elect.
2.5
2.5
3
2.5
G PEAC___
G RELT340
G IDSC211
G Soc. Science
3
1
2.5
G
G
1
3
3
3
G
G ___________
G Humanities
0+
3
G
G
Senior Year
G PHYS481
G PHYS482
G PHYS477
G PHYS495
G Physics elect.
3
3
1
1
2.5
G PEAC___
G RELP400
G Electives‡
3
6
2.5
G
1
PLSC
PSYC
SOCI
Jesus in His Time and Ours
Doctrines of the Adventist Faith G
RELT
TOTALS PER SEMESTER
Theoretical Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Electricity and Magnetism
Electricity and Magnetism II†
Advanced Physics Laboratory
(select two of the following)
G PHYS416 Biophysics
PHYS350
Optics
PHYS412
Theoretical Mech. II
Physical Education Activity Course
Religion and Ethics in Modern Society
(or one of the following: RELB210, RELT225, RELT250)
Creativity and the Arts
(select one of the following)
G
BHSC220
IDSC237
Service Fieldwork (or “S” designated class or waiver)
(select one of the following
G ARTH220
ENGL255
MUHL214
14+
16
TOTALS PER SEMESTER
G
G
BHSC
Language of Art
Studies in Literature
Enjoyment of Music
G
G
PHTO
PHIL
G
PHY
8
15.5
TOTALS PER SEMESTER
Suggested courses; other upper-division physics courses may be substituted.
‡
See back for list of suggested electives.
PHY
PHY
Contemporary Social Issues
Individual, State, Marketplace G
Quantum Mechanics I
Quantum Mechanics II†
Advanced Physics Laboratory II
Research
(select two of the following or any other physics electives listed above)
PHYS445
Particle Physics
Physical Education Activity Course
Senior Seminar (or one of the following: RELB210, RELT225, RELT250))
15.5
†
RELB210
RELT225
G
G
G
Suggested Electives and Second Majors and Minors
Students seeking the mathematical foundation for Research
Additional mathematics courses above the cognate requirements are beneficial for a deeper understanding of physics. A Mathematics minor
or second major shows that you have the mathematical foundation needed to do graduate level research.
Mathematics Minor: 2 additional units
Students take the required Physics cognates plus one additional course:
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MATH405
3 Applied Mathematics‡
Mathematical Studies Major: 9 additional units
Students take the required Physics cognates plus three additional courses:
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MATH315
3 Linear Algebra‡
G
MATH405
3 Applied Mathematics‡
G
MATH408
3 Complex Analysis‡
G
G
G
G
G
Mathematics Major: 21 additional units
Students take the required Physics cognates plus:
MATH315
3 Linear Algebra
STAT340
3 Probability Theory
And an additional five courses selected from the following:
MATH355
3 Discrete Mathematics
MATH405
3 Applied Mathematics
MATH408
3 Complex Analysis
G MATH425
3
Numerical Methods
‡Suggested
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GG
G
G
MATH431,432
MATH441,442
MATH475
MATH487
3+3
3+3
3
3
Advanced Calculus
Algebra
Geometry
Special Topics
courses; other upper-division mathematics courses may be substituted
Students with other interests: variable additional units
We strongly support and encourage development in other areas of personal interest. Our physics students have taken second majors in
diverse areas such as anthropology, religion, music, and German. Consult your academic advisor for assistance in planning for other minors
or second majors.