Sonoma State University
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The B.A. program allows considerable flexibility for the student who wishes to study physics as part of a liberal arts education. Two advisory plans are offered. Advisory Plan C uses calculus. Students who choose this, the more popular advisory plan, have the prerequisites to take nearly all of the courses in the department. They find employment in scientific and engineering fields. Some go on to graduate school in interdisciplinary sciences. This degree program is appropriate for those who wish to earn a California teaching credential in science.
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Degree Requirements |
Units |
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Major Core Requirements (may include 5 - 6 in GE) |
34 - 38 |
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Required Concentration |
12 |
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Supporting Courses (may include 3 in GE) |
12 |
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Remainder of General Education |
42 |
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General Electives |
16 - 20 |
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Total units needed for graduation |
120 |
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Introduction to Physics I (may be applied to GE) |
4 |
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Introductory Laboratory Experience (may be applied to GE) |
1 |
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Introduction to Physics II |
4 |
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Introductory Laboratory |
1 |
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Introduction to Physics III |
4 |
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Light and Optics |
3 |
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Choose one of the following two programming courses |
2 - 4 |
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Computer Applications for Scientists (2) |
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Introduction to Programming I (4) |
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The major must include a minimum of 24 upper-division units in physics and astronomy, so, with an advisor, choose 15 - 17 units in additional upper-division physics and astronomy courses. |
15 - 17 |
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| Total units in the major core |
34 - 38 |
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| Required Area Of Concentration | ||
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Courses in one other field chosen in consultation with an advisor |
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| Total units in area of concentration |
12 |
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Supporting Courses |
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MATH 161 |
Calculus I (3 units may be applied in GE) |
4 |
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MATH 211 |
Calculus II |
4 |
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MATH 261 |
Calculus IV |
4 |
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Total units in supporting courses |
12 |
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Total units in the major |
58 - 62 |
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