Roadmap Transfer - 2 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 Junior - 16 units

MATH 350 - Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems Units: 3
PHYS 305 - Thermal and Statistical Physics (Cross-listed as EMEC 305) Units: 3
PHYS 310 - Electronics (Cross-listed as EMEC 310) Units: 4
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Take this course if still needed. Otherwise, take a Free Elective.
Complete one from the following:
PHYS 335 - The Physics of Music Units: 3
PHYS 338 - Science and Conscience (Cross-listed as ENGL 338) Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE’s and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

Spring Junior - 15 units

PHYS 301 - Classical Mechanics Units: 3
PHYS 306 - Modern Physics Units: 3
MATH 350 - Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems Units: 3
Student’s Choice of HIST - US History course. Units: 3
Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, or CHS 350. Take this course if still needed. Otherwise, take a Free Elective.
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course . Units: 3
12 units of major electives are required for the major
Recommendations/Notes
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE’s and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement

Year 2 - 29 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

PHYS 351 - Mathematical Methods of Physics Units: 3
PHYS 400 - Quantum Mechanics I Units: 3
GE 3B - Student’s Choice of 3B 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 3B. Take this course if still needed. Otherwise, take a Free Elective.
Student’s Choice of Major Elective course . Units: 3
12 units of major electives are required for the major
Complete one from the following: Counts towards a major elective. 12 units of major electives are required for the major
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
Recommendations/Notes
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Meet with Academic Advisor for Grad Check

Spring Senior - 14 units

PHYS 352 - Computational Physics Units: 3
PHYS 404 - Electromagnetism Units: 4
UDGE 4 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 unit Units: 3
Choose a course that will double count with MP: Multicultural Perspectives.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective course. Units: 1
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 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