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Aug 31, 2024
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2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physics, B.S. - Biophysics Subplan/Option: 120 units
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Offered by: College of Science, Physics and Astronomy Department
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Major Required Core: 44 units
Note(s):
* Effective November 30, 2022: Two-unit version of PHY 2530 (2) and PHY 2530A (1) is an acceptable substitution for the three-unit version of PHY 2530 (3) .
** Effective November 30, 2022: Two-unit version of PHY 2540 (2) and PHY 2540A (1) is an acceptable substitution for the three-unit version of PHY 2540 (3) .
Subplan/Option Required Core: 16 units
Subplan/Option Electives: 19 units
Unrestricted Electives: 0-2 units
Select a sufficient number of courses so that the total from ” Major Required Core”, “Subplan/Option Required Core”, “GE”, and “Unrestricted Electives” is at least 101 units.
General Education Requirements: 48 units
Students should consult the Academic Programs website https://www.cpp.edu/~academic-programs/general-education-course-listings.shtml for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are required, please refer to the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E.
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Term Taken |
Grade |
Area A. English Language Communication and Critical Thinking (9 units) |
1. Oral Communication |
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2. Written Communication |
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3. Critical Thinking |
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Area B. Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (12 units) |
1. Physical Sciences |
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2. Life Sciences |
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3. Laboratory Activity |
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4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning |
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5. Science and Technology Synthesis |
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Area C. Arts and Humanities (12 units) |
1. Visual and Performing Arts |
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2a. Philosophy and Civilization |
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2b. Literature and Language Other than English |
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3. Arts and Humanities Synthesis |
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Area D. Social Sciences (12 units) |
1. U.S. History and American Ideals |
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2. U.S. Constitution and California Government |
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3. Social Sciences: Principles, Methodologies, Value Systems, and Ethics |
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4. Social Science Synthesis |
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Area E. Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3 units) |
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Interdisciplinary General Education: 21 units
An alternate pattern for partial fulfillment of GE Areas A, C, and D available for students is the Interdisciplinary General Education (IGE) program. Students should see an advisor for specific GE coursework required by their major. Please refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for additional information.
How IGE fulfills General Education Requirements:
American Institutions: 6 units
Courses that satisfy this requirement may also satisfy GE Area D1 and D2.
American Cultural Perspectives Requirement: 3 units
Refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for a list of courses that satisfy this requirement. Course may also satisfy major, minor, GE, or unrestricted elective requirements.
Graduation Writing Test
All persons who receive undergraduate degrees from Cal Poly Pomona must pass the Graduation Writing Test (GWT). The test must be taken by the semester following completion of 60 units for undergraduates.
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