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 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 General Calculus wtih applications
• Chemistry 1A-B General Chemistry (or 2A-B-Honors)
• Physics 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 General Physics
• Physics 3L, 4L, 25L (or 13AH, 13BH, 13CH labs) General Physics Labs

Upper Division Major

Program Descriptions | Requirement Checklist | Download Physics BS Major Sheet [PDF]

The requirements have changed from previous years. A grade of C- or higher is required to satisfy the prerequisites for all upper-division 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. Majors are encouraged to take 105A-B in their sophomore year, please see recommended course schedule for BS degree.

56 upper division units are required, as follows:

• Physics 100A Methods of Theoretical Physics (3 Units)
• Physics 105A-B Classical Mechanics (6 Units)
• Physics 110A-B Electromagnetism (8 Units)
• Physics 115A-B-C Quantum Mechanics (12 Units)
• Physics 119A Thermal and Statistical Physics (3 Units)
• Physics 127AL Analog Electronics (4 Units)
• Physics 128AL-BL Advanced Experimental Physics (6 Units)
• 14 units of upper division physics electives, with no more than 7 units in lab courses. With consent of the Faculty Advisor, up to 4 units of UD Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology or Mathematics may be applied to this elective requirement. A grade of C- or above is required in order to continue the sequence of upper division courses. List of electives