Roadmap: Physics, BA

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in GE UD courses.

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

1 unit
5 unit(s) (GE Areas 5A + 5C)
3 unit(s) (GE Area 2)
(Recommend ) 3 unit(s)
+ 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15 units)

3 unit(s)
4 unit(s) (GE Areas 5A + 5C)
4 unit(s) (GE Area 2)
3 unit(s)*
1 unit*

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

4 unit(s) (GE Areas 5A + 5C)
3 unit(s) (GE Area 2)
3 unit(s)
3 unit(s)*
3 unit(s)*
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (16 units)

4 unit(s) (GE Areas 5A + 5C)
3 unit(s)
3 unit(s)
+ 3 unit(s)*
3 unit(s)*

Year 3

Fall Semester (14 units)

4 unit(s)
4 unit(s)
3 unit(s)*
University Elective 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15 units)

3 unit(s) (WID)
3 unit(s)
UD Physics Elective 3 unit(s)
3 unit(s)*
University Elective 3 unit(s)*
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (16 units)

4 unit(s)
Physics Elective - Upper Division 3 unit(s)
Physics Elective - Upper Division 3 unit(s)
3 unit(s)*
University Elective 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (13 units)

3 unit(s)
Physics Elective - Upper Division 3 unit(s)
3 unit(s)*
1 unit*
University Elective 3 unit(s)*

Roadmap Notes

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Lower division courses should generally be taken in years 1-2, and upper division courses in years 3-4. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in Upper Division GE courses. Students should work with an academic advisor to create an individual roadmap using the MyPlanner tool.

BA Physics majors are exempt from .

A minimum of 120 units is required for this degree.