Physics Bachelor of Arts

All Physics majors are required to complete a Progress Check at the beginning of each academic year. This is meant to be a guide to help make sure you are on the right track, and also approve any substitutions you or your faculty advisor may suggest. This does not take the place of a Petition for Degree Requirements. These Progress Check Forms and Petitions for Degree Requirements are located with the Staff Advisor in Broida 3019C.

Note: These pages are provided as an outline for your convenience and are not considered "official" by the College of Letters and Science. For official College of Letters and Science regulations and pre-requisites, please consult your current Major Sheet [PDF] and College Catalog.

Preparation for the Major

  • Math 3A-B-C Calculus with applications
  • Math 5A-B-C Advanced calculus with applications
  • Chemistry 1A-B General chemistry (or 2A-B - Honors)
  • Physics 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 3L, 4L, 25L General Physics with labs

Upper Division Major

42 units of approved Upper Division science, math, and engineering courses distributed as follows:

  • 24 units of upper division Physics. Please note that a grade of C- or higher is required to satisfy the prerequisites for all UD physics courses. In a series of courses, such as Physics 110A-B-C, the earlier courses are considered prerequisites for the later ones (Exceptions will be made only with instructor consent).
  • 6 units of upper division physics laboratory chosen from the following courses: Phys 127AL, 127BL, 128AL, 128BL
  • 12 units of upper division mathematics, science, or engineering electives chosen in consultation with a Faculty Advisor.

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