SJSU Catalog

Physics and Astronomy Department

BS - Physics

This 120-unit program prepares students for professional positions in applied physics and research or for graduate study at the PhD level (transfer students must take at least 12 units of upper division physics major courses at SJSU with a GPA of 2.0 or better in these courses).

Course Requirements
General Education Requirements			42
Of the 51 units required by the university, 9 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details.
American Institutions			(6)
Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.
Physical Education			2
Major Requirements			35
PHYS 105A, PHYS 105B, PHYS 110A, PHYS 110B, PHYS 120A, PHYS 122, PHYS 140, PHYS 160 and PHYS 163 (27); Additional units of upper division physics lab (2); Additional units of advisor-approved physics or astrophysics upper division electives (6)
Major Supporting Requirements			41
PHYS 050, PHYS 051 and PHYS 052 (12) or PHYS 070, PHYS 071 and PHYS 072 (12); CHEM 001A and CHEM 001B (10); MATH 030, MATH 031, MATH 032, MATH 112, MATH 129A and MATH 133A (19)
Total Units:			120