Physics, B.S. - Biophysics Subplan/Option: Roadmap 4-year (120 units)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your CPP Connect Planner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Term One: 14 Units

MAT 1140 - Calculus I (4) [B4] {Success Marker}
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I (3) [B1]
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1) [B1 and B3]
GE Area E: Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3)
GE Area A2: Written Communication (3)

Term Two: 15 Units

MAT 1150 - Calculus II (4) [B4]
PHY 1510 - Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics (3) [B1]
PHY 1510L - Newtonian Mechanics Laboratory (1) [B1 and B3]
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II (3) [B1]
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1) [B1 and B3]
GE Area A1: Oral Communication (3)

Year 2

Term Three: 15 Units

MAT 2140 - Calculus III (4)
PHY 1520 - Introduction to Electromagnetism and Circuits (3)
PHY 1520L - Introductory Laboratory on Electromagnetism and Circuits (1)
BIO 1210 - Foundations of Biology: Energy, Matter, and Information (3) [B2]
BIO 1210L - Foundations of Biology: Energy, Matter, and Information Laboratory (1) [B2 and B3]
Option Electives (3) *
- Recommended CS 1260 or MAT 2010 /MAT 2010L .

Term Four: 15 Units

MAT 2250 - Linear Algebra with Applications to Differential Equations (4) {Success Marker}
PHY 2530 - Introduction to Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity (2)
PHY 2530A - Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity Recitation Activity (1)
PHY 2530L - Introductory Laboratory on Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity (1)
BIO 1220 - Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity (3)
BIO 1220L - Foundations of Biology: Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity Laboratory (1)
GE Area A3: Critical Thinking (3)

Year 3

Term Five: 14 Units

PHY 2540 - Introduction to Thermal and Quantum Physics (2)
PHY 2540A - Thermal and Quantum Physics Recitation Activity (1)
PHY 2540L - Introductory Laboratory on Thermal and Quantum Physics (1)
PHY 3600 - Mathematical Methods of Physics I (3)
PHY 3600A - Mathematical Methods of Physics I Recitation Activity (1)
GE Area F: Ethnic Studies (3)
GE Area D1: U.S. History and American Ideals (3)

Term Six: 16 Units

Option Electives (4)
Option Electives (3)
Option Electives (3)
GE Area C2: Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Civilization (3)
GE Area D2: U.S. Constitution and California Government (3)

Year 4

Term Seven: 15 Units

PHY 4330 - Thermal and Statistical Physics (3)
PHY 4330A - Thermal and Statistical Physics Recitation Activity (1)
Option Electives (3)
Option Electives (2)
GE Area C1: Visual and Performing Arts (3)
GE Area C1: Visual and Performing Arts or GE Area C2: Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Civilization (3)

Term Eight: 16 Units

PHY 4630 - Undergraduate Seminar (1)
Option Electives (4)
Unrestrictive Electives (2)
GE Area B5: Science and Technology Synthesis (3)
GE Area C3: Arts and Humanities Synthesis (3)
GE Area D4: Social Science Synthesis (3)

Roadmap Notes

* Take programming as a sophomore or sooner!

Success Marker is a course the major department has identified as essential to making progress towards the degree.

Version May 13, 2022