Physics, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Physics
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Total Credits: 180
- Credits in Major: 102
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
Year 1
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PHYS 1000 – From Quarks to the Cosmos (2) | PHYS 1210 – Mechanics (4) | PHYS 1220 – Electricity & Magnetism (4) |
| Course 2 | MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) | PHYS 1211 – Mechanics Lab (1) | PHYS 1221 – Electricity & Magnetism Lab (1) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | MATH 1335 – Calculus II (5) | MATH 1336 – Calculus III (5) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
Year 2
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PHYS 1230 – Waves and Optics (4) | PHYS 2030 – Thermodynamics (2) | PHYS 2050 – Modern Physics (5) |
| Course 2 | PHYS 1231 – Waves and Optics Lab (1) | MATH 2330 – Multivariable Calculus (3) | PHYS 2060 – Modern Physics Lab (3) |
| Course 3 | MATH 2320 – Linear Algebra (3) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | MATH 2340 – Differential Equations (4) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
Year 3
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PHYS 2500 – Mathematical Methods for Physics (4) | PHYS 3300 – Electromagnetic Field Theory (5) | PHYS 3850 – Quantum Mechanics (5) |
| Course 2 | PHYS 3100 – Classical Mechanics (5) | PHYS 3700 – Advanced Physics Lab (4) | PHYS Elective (3000 or 4000 level) (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
Year 4
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PHYS 4100 – Advanced Classical Physics (5) | PHYS 4200 – Statistical & Thermal Physics (4) | PHYS Elective (3000 or 4000 level) (5) |
| Course 2 | PHYS 4870 – Senior Synthesis (3) | PHYS Elective (3000 or 4000 level) (4) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | Science Elective (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning OR UCOR 2920 Ethical Reasoning Health Care
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences & Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email CSE Advising at se-adv@seattleu.edu.