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The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a choice of four undergraduate
majors:
Courses taken to fulfill any of the requirements for either major must
be taken for a letter grade.
Preparation
for the Major in Physics or General Physics
Required Courses:
- Physics 1A, 1B, 1C, 4AL, 4BL, 17, 18L, OR 1AH, 1BH,
1CH, 4AL, 4BL; 17, 18L
- Chemistry 20A
- Mathematics 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33A, 33B
(54 UNITS TOTAL)
The Major in
Physics (B.S. Degree)
Required:
- Physics 105A, 105B, 110A, 110B, 112, 115A, 115B, 115C, 131
- Two courses from the 180 Physics laboratories.
- Three upper division elective courses selected from: Physics 108,
114, 117, 122, 124, 126, 132, 140A, 140B. (These courses are strongly
recommended for students intending on pursuing graduate careers in
Physics.)
- The upper division electives need not be in Physics. However, it
is expected that the courses will fit into a coherent structure. A
plan must be worked out five terms prior to graduation in conjunction
with a departmental advisor and must be done in writing.
Special studies courses (Physics 199) may be applied
towards the major upon departmental approval.
Recommended:
- Physics 1Q
(56 UNITS TOTAL)
The
Major in Physics (B.A. Degree)
Required:
- Physics 105A,105B, 110A, 110B, 112, 115A, 115B,115C, 131
- One course from the Physics 180 laboratories
(TOTAL 40 UNITS)
No course intended to satisfy the major or the preparation
for the major be taken on a pass/no pass basis and a "C" average overall
is required in all the abovecourses for completion of the degree.
Honors Program
The department offers three honors programs leading
to graduation with honors or highest honors in physics. You are eligible
after completing the preparation for the major and four upper division
physics courses with an overall grade-point average of 3.0 and a 3.5
GPA in upper division physics and mathematics courses. Contact the Undergraduate
Office for a complete description of the programs and an application.
For more information regarding departmental honors,
please consult the undergraduate counselor.
Please see the College of Letters
& Science (A316 Murphy Hall) for information
regarding GE's, UD units, and all other university requirements.
The Major in Biophysics (B.S.
Degree)
Preparation for the major
Required Courses:
- Physics 1A, 1B, 1C, 4AL, 4BL, 17, 18L, OR 1AH, 1BH,
1CH, 4AL, 4BL; 17, M88
- Mathematics 31A, 31B, 32A, 32B, 33A
- Life Science 2, 3 or 3H, 4
- Chemistry and Biochemestry 20A, 20B, 30A, 30B
Recommended Courses:
- Physics 18L, Math 33B, Life Science 1
Biophysics Major Required Courses:
- Physics 105A, 110A,110B, 115A, 115B, 131, 180G
- Chemestry and Biochemestry 110A, 153A
- Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology 100, 104
Biophysics Major Recommended Courses:
- Physics 108, 117, 140B, 185
- Chemestry 156
- Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology 171
- Guided research in Physics, MCDB, or Chemestry
A 2.0 grade point average is required in all upper division courses
taken to satisfy the major.
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