Physics, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Physics
Sample Plan for New Students
This sample plan outlines one way to complete this degree. *some courses have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Total Credits: Minimum of 180
- Credits in Major: 102
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.00
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.00 (some scholarships may require higher)
Resources for Success
- Use MySeattleU Student Planning to map out your courses.
- Meet with a Career Coach from the Career Engagement Center.
- Access academic support through Learning Assistance Programs.
- Consult the Advising Services page for additional guidance.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
Year 1
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 1000 - From Quarks to the Cosmos (2) | PHYS 1210 - Mechanics (4) | PHYS 1220 - Electricity & Magnetism (4) |
| MATH 1334 - Calculus I (5) | PHYS 1211 - Mechanics Lab (1) | PHYS 1221 - Electricity & Magnetism Lab (1) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | MATH 1335 - Calculus II (5) | MATH 1336 - Calculus III (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
Year 2
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 1230 - Waves and Optics (4) | PHYS 2030 - Thermodynamics (2) | PHYS 2050 - Modern Physics (5) |
| PHYS 1231 - Waves and Optics Lab (1) | MATH 2330 - Multivariable Calculus (3) | PHYS 2060 - Modern Physics Lab (3) |
| MATH 2320 - Linear Algebra (3) | UCOR Module II (5) | MATH 2340 - Differential Equations (4) |
| UCOR Module II (5) | General Elective (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
Year 3
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 2500 - Mathematical Methods for Physics (4) | PHYS 3300 - Electromagnetic Field Theory (5) | PHYS 3850 - Quantum Mechanics (5) |
| PHYS 3100 - Classical Mechanics (5) | PHYS 3700 - Advanced Physics Lab (4) | PHYS Elective (3000 or 4000 level) (5) |
| UCOR Module III (5) | UCOR Module III (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 4100 - Advanced Classical Physics (5) | PHYS 4200 - Statistical & Thermal Physics (4) | PHYS Elective (3000 or 4000 level) (5) |
| PHYS 4870 - Senior Synthesis (3) | PHYS Elective (3000 or 4000 level) (4) | General Elective (5) |
| Science Elective (5) | UCOR Module III (5) | General Elective (5) |