California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2009-11 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Physics Option:General Physics Major Units:81
First Semester 
Second Semester 
Comments
 CHEM 111 (GE Area B1)  4  CHEM 112  4  [*1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better.
[*2] It is most efficient to meet the U.S. Diversity and Global Cultures requirements within GE.
NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link in your first semester.
NOTE: This plan has GE waivers and modifications: POLS 155 counts for GE Area D and HIST 130 counts for GE Area C; see an advisor.
 MATH 120 (GE Area A4) [*1]  4  MATH 121 (C- or better required)  4
 CMST 131 (GE Area A1) [*1][*3]  3  PHYS 204A  4
 GE Area A [*1]  3  GE Area A [*1]  3
       
       
TOTAL  14 TOTAL  15
Third Semester 
Fourth Semester 
Comments
 BIOL 151 (GE Area B2)  4  BIOL 152 (SP)  4  [*3] Credential program requirement.
[*4] Consider taking the Credential Program requirement: Foreign Language (GE Area C2).
NOTE: See your advisor for prerequisites to the Professional Education Program.
 MATH 220 (C- or better required)  4  MATH 260 (C- or better required)  4
 PHYS 204B  4  PHYS 204C  4
 GE Area C [*2] [*4]  3  GE Area D [*2]  3
       
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  15
Fifth Semester 
Sixth Semester 
Comments
 GEOS 102  3  PHYS 300B (SP)  3  [*5] This plan has GE waivers and modifications.
[*6] Any UD PHYS course except PHYS 489P and PHYS 489T with approval of the credential advisor.
 PHYS 300A (FA)  3  PHYS UD Selection [*6]  3
 Science Breadth Course [*7]  3  HCSV 451 (GE Area E) [*3] [*5]  3
 GE Area C [*2] [*4]  3  Science Breadth Course [*7]  3
 POLS 155 (GE Area D) [*5]  3  GE UD Theme  3
       
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  15 Apply to graduate by May 15.
Seventh Semester 
Eighth Semester 
Comments
 GEOS 300 (FA)  3  PHYS 491 (SP)  1  [*7] See Physics Advisor for Breadth Requirements. All courses must be non GE and from same Dept: CHEM / BIOL or GEOS.
[*8] C- or better is required for WP course.
 PHYS 427 - WP (FA) [*8]  3  PHYS UD Selection [*6]  3
 PHYS 489T  3  Science Breadth Course [*7]  3
 Science Breadth Course [*7]  3  GE Area D [*2]  3
 GE UD Theme  3  GE UD Theme  3
     HIST 130 (GE Area C) [*5]  3
TOTAL  15 TOTAL  16 120 units required for degree.
Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 0-3 Approved 03/11/09