Physics, BA, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Physics
Sample Plan for New Students
This example assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed the following:
- A transferable associate degree
- Students with Associate of Science–Transfer (AS-T) degrees or who lack an associate degree may require one or more additional Core courses depending on courses transferred; see Core Curriculum chart.
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide on the Transfer Tools page for more information on how your credits may transfer to SU. Courses from your college/university that are not in the Guide may have equivalencies in SU’s course catalog. All courses on your incoming transcript will be evaluated for equivalencies after admission to SU.
This is a sample plan and not the only way to complete this degree. The number of credits is in parentheses. *Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 89
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Please see my.seattleu.edu for elective options
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
FIRST TRANSFER YEAR
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *PHYS 2500 – Mathematical Methods for Physics (4) | *PHYS 2030 - Thermodynamics (2) | *PHYS 2060 – Modern Physics Laboratory (3) |
| Course 2 | *PHYS 3100 – Classical Mechanics* (5) | *PHYS 3300 – Electromagnetic Field Theory (5) | *PHYS 3850 – Quantum Mechanics (5) |
| Course 3 | *CPSC 1220 – Data-Driven Programming (5) OR *ECEGR 2000 – Physical Computing with Python (4) | *PHYS 2040 – Special Relativity (3) | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
First Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
SECOND TRANSFER YEAR
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PHYS 4870 – Senior Synthesis (3) | PHYS Elective (3000 OR 4000 level) (5) | PHYS Elective (3000 OR 4000 level) (5) |
| Course 2 | Science Elective (5) | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Second Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes (SU's general education courses) are listed in the sample plan by what module is recommended. Some courses (*) have been fulfilled by your Associate Degree coursework and requirements in your major. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and http://www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
Module I:
* Module I is waived for students with a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900-2940 Ethical Reasoning
Module III:
- UCOR 3400 Humanities & Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- PHYS ELECTIVES vary from year to year depending on faculty schedule, when course was last taught, student interest, etc.
- Typically, the PHYS ELECTIVES rotate through the following course possibilities: PHYS 3450 Introduction to Numerical Methods; PHYS 3620 Introduction to Astrophysics; PHYS 3630 Introduction to Geophysics; PHYS 4300 Modern Optics for Physicists and Engineers; PHYS 4500 Atomic Physics; PHYS 4700 Solid-State Physics; and PHYS 4860 Particle and Nuclear Physics
- 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 in BANN 323 (Science Wing), M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m or email Science & Engineering Advising at se-adv@seattleu.edu.