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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog
Physics, B.S.
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This program is the prerequisite to many research positions offered by government and industry, and to graduate study. Careers in physics often require advanced degrees beyond the BS. Typical opportunities: aerospace scientist, medical technologist, systems analyst, astronomer, meteorologist, industrial hygienist, electronics engineer, fusion engineer, oceanographer, physical chemist, geophysicist, physicist.
The university’s nearby observatory on Fickle Hill has a 16-inch telescope, a 12-inch telescope, and several 8-inch telescopes for student and community use. The department also offers a well-equipped computer electronics laboratory.
We recommend that students take English, mathematics, and physics in high school.
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Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree
A bachelor’s degree requires a total of 120 units. Students must fulfill General Education & All-University Requirements , residency, unit, and GPA requirements as outlined in the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements . This major does not include a Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) certified course. Students must take a GWAR certified writing intensive course to fulfill the requirement.
Major Academic Plan, Physics, B.S.
Program MAPs represent recommended or possible pathways toward degree completion in four years (or two years for transfer students). Please see an advisor and use the DARS planner to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs.
Physics, B.S. MAP
Requirements for the Major (76 Units)
A minimum grade of C- is required for all courses with the “PHYX” prefix for the physics major. The Upper Division Area B General Education requirement is met by the coursework within the Bachelor of Science degree for either option in the Physics major.
Core Courses (67 Units)
The following core courses are required for all physics majors.
Additional Required Courses (9 Units)
Graduate School Preparation (Optional)
Those students intending to enter graduate school in physics should take more courses in physics and mathematics. For example:
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify, develop, and apply appropriate models and strategies using physical and mathematical techniques for solving problems in physics and/or astronomy.
- Develop the breadth, depth and rigor in physics and/or astronomy needed to succeed in graduate school or the technical workforce.
- Design, perform, analyze and interpret laboratory experiments, model simulations, and/or astronomical observations.
- Present technical information to a diverse audience in both written and oral formats.
- Gather professionally relevant information and resources and critically evaluate and cite sources.
- Develop awareness of the culture, responsibilities, privileges and structural inequities in Physics/Astronomy as currently practiced.
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