Roadmap Freshman - 4 year: Applied Physics, B.S.

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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.

Year 1 - 31 units

Fall Freshman - 16 units

CHEM 105 - Introduction to Chemistry Units: 3
MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4
GE A2 - Student’s Choice of A2: Written Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
GE C1 - Student’s Choice of C1: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater course - 3 units Units: 3
GE F - Student’s Choice of F: Ethnics Studies course - 3 units Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

Spring Freshman - 15 units

CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I Units: 4
MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4
PHYS 200 - General Physics I Units: 4
GE A1 - Student’s Choice of A1: Oral Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

Year 2 - 31 units

Fall Sophomore - 16 units

MATH 250 - Calculus III Units: 3
PHYS 201 - General Physics II Units: 4
GE A3 - Student’s Choice of A3: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
GE C2 - Student’s Choice of C2 Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.
GE D - Student’s Choice of D: Social Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
Course must be a different subject than Political Science.

Spring Sophomore - 15 units

MATH 350 - Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems Units: 3
GE B2 - Student’s Choice of B2: Life Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
GE E - Student’s Choice of E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development course - 3 units Units: 3
Student’s Choice of HIST - US History course: Unit: 3
Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275. CHS 350 is an option, however, will need to be taken in semester 5 or later
Complete one from the following:
GE C1 - Student’s Choice of C1: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater course - 3 units Units: 3
GE C2 - Student’s Choice of C2 Humanities: Literature, Philosophy, Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3

Year 3 - 29 units

Fall Junior - 17 units

PHYS 202 - General Physics III: Light, Relativity And Modern Physics Units: 4
PHYS 305 - Thermal and Statistical Physics (Cross-listed as EMEC 305) Units: 3
PHYS 310 - Electronics (Cross-listed as EMEC 310) Units: 4
PHYS 351 - Mathematical Methods of Physics Units: 3
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements
Recommendations/Notes
- 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 - 12 units

PHYS 301 - Classical Mechanics Units: 3
PHYS 306 - Modern Physics Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course . Units: 3
12 units of major electives are required for the major.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 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.

Year 4 - 31 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

PHYS 400 - Quantum Mechanics I Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course. Units: 3
12 units of major electives are required for the major.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 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.
Complete one from the following: Counts towards a major elective. 12 units of major electives are required for the major. Double-counts as UDGE-B.
MATH 448 - Scientific Computing Units: 3
PHYS 345 - Digital Image Processing (Cross-listed as MATH 345, COMP 345) Units: 3
PHYS 448 - Team-Based Research Units: 3
Complete one of the following:
PHYS 335 - The Physics of Music Units: 3
PHYS 338 - Science and Conscience (Cross-listed as ENGL 338) Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- 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 - 16 units

PHYS 352 - Computational Physics Units: 3
PHYS 404 - Electromagnetism Units: 4
UDGE D - Student’s Choice of UDGE-D: Social Sciences course - 3 unit Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective couse. Units: 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.
Complete one from the following:
PHYS 492 - Internship Units: 3
PHYS 494 - Independent Research Units: 1-3
PHYS 497 - Directed Studies Units: 1-3
Recommendations/Notes
- Attend Grad Fest in March