ASTR 152. Elementary Astronomy (3)
An introduction to astronomy. Topics to be covered include the historical development of astronomy; the laws that govern the behavior of the universe; a survey of the properties of stars and galaxies, including their origin and evolution; and the Big Bang Theory. Students may not receive credit for both ASTR 152 and ASTR 154. Available …
[ View Courses ]ASTR 154. Elementary Astronomy (2)
Corequisite: ASTR 154L. An introduction to astronomy. Topics to be covered include the historical development of astronomy; the laws that govern the behavior of the universe; a survey of the properties of stars and galaxies, including their origin and evolution; and the Big Bang Theory. Students may not receive credit for both ASTR 154 and …
[ View Courses ]ASTR 154L. Observational Astronomy Lab (1)
Corequisite: ASTR 154. Introduction to the techniques of observational astronomy, including data acquisition and interpretation. Testing of astronomical hypotheses by using data from observations of the moon, planets, sun, stars and galaxies. 3 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity.
[ View Courses ]ASTR 300. Introductory Astrophysics (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 150B; PHYS 220A or PHYS 225; PHYS 227; and completion of the lower division writing requirement. An upper division course intended for astrophysics majors. The course covers stellar and planetary systems, including: our solar system and planetary and satellite motion, extra-solar planets, the properties of stars, binary and multiple star systems, the stellar life …
[ View Courses ]ASTR 301. Astrophysics II (3)
Prerequisites: ASTR 300; MATH 150B; PHYS 225; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Course will cover a variety of astrophysics topics: Celestial Mechanics, Magnetohydrodynamic and Cosmology. These topics will include: planetary and satellite motion, planetary rings, binary and multiple star systems, Kepler’s laws, Hydrodynamics, Maxwell’s equations, MHD waves, the solar dynamo and wind, and …
[ View Courses ]ASTR 352. Current Developments in Astronomy (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. In-depth examination and interpretation of astronomical discoveries occurring at the time the course is taught. Reading includes both background material and current periodicals accessible to upper division, General Education students. Likely areas of discussion include spacecraft exploration of the solar system, satellite observations of high-energy radiation from …
[ View Courses ]ASTR 352L. Current Developments in Astronomy Lab (1)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: ASTR 352. Use of observational and laboratory facilities and published data to explore current developments in astronomy. 3 hours per week.
[ View Courses ]ASTR 401. The Radiative Universe (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 227. Application of the laws of radiation, atomic structure and subatomic structure to astrophysical systems. Cosmic magnetic fields, energy sources, analysis of radiation from stars, nebulae, supernovae, active galaxies and quasars, the early universe and origin of the elements. Available for graduate credit.
[ View Courses ]Bales, Barney L.
(1969) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1962, Ph.D. 1968, University of Colorado.
[ View Courses ]Beloborodov, Igor
(2008) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1995, M.S. 1997, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Russia; Ph.D. 2000, Ruhr-University, Germany.
[ View Courses ]Bezryadina, Anna
(2018) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2005, San Francisco State University; M.S. 2008, Ph.D. 2012, University of California, Santa Cruz.
[ View Courses ]Blanco, Julio R.
(1987) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1974, M.S. 1978, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1985, Pennsylvania State University.
[ View Courses ]Cadavid, Ana Cristina
(1990) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1983, Stevens Institute of Technology; M.S. 1985, Ph.D. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles.
[ View Courses ]Chapman, Gary A.
(1977) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1960, Ph.D. 1968, University of Arizona.
[ View Courses ]Choudhary, Debi Prasad
(2005) Department Chair of Physics and Astronomy; Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1981, M.A. 1982, Kurukshetra University; Ph.D. 1989, Gujarat University.
[ View Courses ]Chow, Paul C.
(1968) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.A. 1960, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. 1965, Northwestern University.
[ View Courses ]Christian, Damian J.
(2008) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1985, Pennsylvania State University; M.S. 1987, Ph.D. 1993, University of Maryland.
[ View Courses ]Collas, Peter
(1967) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.A. 1959, Pomona College; M.A. 1961, Ph.D. 1966, University of California, Los Angeles.
[ View Courses ]Collins, Eric M.
(2004) Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1990, Ph.D. 2000, West Virginia University; M.S. 1992, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
[ View Courses ]Dobias, Jan
(1980) Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy. B.A. 1974, M.A. 1976, Ph.D. 1987, University of California, Los Angeles.
[ View Courses ]Doty, Duane R.
(1966) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1961, M.S. 1962, Ph.D. 1966, University of California, Los Angeles.
[ View Courses ]Gao, Li
(2012) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2001, Shandong University; Ph.D. 2007, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
[ View Courses ]Kioussis, Nicholas G.
(1987) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1973, National University of Athens; M.S. 1975, Ph.D. 1984, University of Illinois.
[ View Courses ]Lau, Kah Chun
(2016) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2002, University of Malaysia; Ph.D. 2007, Michigan Technological University.
[ View Courses ]Lawrence, John K.
(1973) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. A.B. 1962, Harvard University; M.S. 1964, Ph.D. 1968, Northeastern University.
[ View Courses ]Lee, Paul L.
(1975) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1967, M.S. 1969, Ph.D. 1971, California Institute of Technology.
[ View Courses ]Lim, Say-Peng
(1994) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.A. 1982, Swarthmore College; Ph.D. 1988, University of Wisconsin.
[ View Courses ]Lu, Gang
(2004) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1992, Chongqing University; M.S. 1994, Ph.D. 1998, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
[ View Courses ]Luchko, Tyler A.
(2013) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2000, Ph.D. 2008, University of Alberta.
[ View Courses ]Natale, Giovan G.
(1968) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1960, M.S. 1962, Ph.D. 1967, University of California, Los Angeles.
[ View Courses ]Olson, Roy E.
(1962) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. A.B. 1951, Ph.D. 1958, University of California, Berkeley.
[ View Courses ]Park, Robert T.
(1971) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.A. 1965, M.A. 1967, Ph.D. 1970, University of California, Riverside.
[ View Courses ]Peng, Yang
(2020) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.Sc. 2012, Peking University; Ph.D. 2017, Free University of Berlin.
[ View Courses ]Peric, Miroslav
(1991) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1978, M.S. 1982, Ph.D. 1987, University of Zagreb.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 100A. General Physics I (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 105 or MATH 106, or sufficient preparation for entry into MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Introductory course in physics. Topics covered include mechanics, heat and sound. Available for General Education, Area 5A Physical Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing PHYS 100AL.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 100AL. General Physics I Lab (1)
Prerequisite: MATH 105 or MATH 106, or sufficient preparation for entry into MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 100A. 3 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided PHYS 100A is also completed.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 100B. General Physics II (3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 100A. Continuation of PHYS 100A. Topics covered include electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics. Available for General Education, Area 5A Physical Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing PHYS 100BL.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 100BL. General Physics II Lab (1)
Prerequisite: PHYS 100A. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 100B. 3 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided PHYS 100B is also completed.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 111. How the World Works: Physics for Everyone (3)
An introduction to the most interesting and important topics in physics and their implications for current events, stressing conceptual understanding rather than math, and critically analyzing scientific information. Topics covered include energy conservation, radioactivity, nuclear physics, the theory of relativity, lasers, explosions, earthquakes, UFOs, climate change, and quantum physics. 3 hours of lecture per week. …
[ View Courses ]PHYS 220A. Mechanics (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 150A or MATH 255A; Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 150B or MATH 255B. Dynamics and statics of particles and rigid bodies, harmonic vibrations and fluid mechanics. Available for General Education, Area 5A Physical Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing PHYS 220AL.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 220AL. Mechanics Lab (1)
Prerequisite: MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 150B or MATH 255B and PHYS 220A or PHYS 225. 3 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided PHYS 220A or PHYS 225 is also completed.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 220B. Electricity and Magnetism (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 220A; MATH 150B or MATH 255B. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 250. Electric and magnetic fields, circuit theory and electromagnetic induction. Available for General Education, Area 5A Physical Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing PHYS 220BL.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 220BL. Electricity and Magnetism Lab (1)
Prerequisites: PHYS 220A or PHYS 225; MATH 150B or MATH 255B. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 250; PHYS 220B or PHYS 226. 3 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided PHYS 220B or PHYS 226 is also completed.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 225. Physics I (4)
Prerequisite: MATH 150A. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 150B. First course of a sequence intended primarily for physical science majors. Calculus-based course on mechanics, fluids, waves and acoustics.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 226. Physics II (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 150B; PHYS 225. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 250. Second course of a sequence of courses intended primarily for physical science majors. Calculus-based course on electricity, magnetism and optics.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 227. Physics III (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 150B; PHYS 226 or PHYS 220B. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 280. Third course of a sequence of courses intended primarily for physical science majors. Calculus-based course on thermodynamics, waves and modern physics.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 227L. Physics III Lab (1)
Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 227. 3 hours per week.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 301. Analytical Mechanics I (3)
Preparatory: MATH 250, PHYS 280; PHYS 227; Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 389. Newtonian mechanics of a single particle, oscillations, systems of particles, central force motion, calculus of variations and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 305. Physics of Music (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course is currently taught entirely and only online. History and development of the science of sound and music, physical concepts necessary for the study of wave motion, mechanics of the construction of sound and musical tones, and basic physical principles involved in the production of sound …
[ View Courses ]PHYS 305L. Physics of Music Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: PHYS 305. This course is currently taught entirely and only online. History and development of the science of sound and music, physical concepts necessary for the study of wave motion, mechanics of the construction of sound and musical tones, and basic physical principles involved in the …
[ View Courses ]PHYS 311. Electromagnetism I (3)
Preparatory: MATH 250, MATH 280; PHYS 227; Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 389. Vector calculus, electrostatics, magnetostatics, Faradays Law and introduction to Maxwell’s equations.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 331. Physics of Sports (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Why do ice skaters spin faster when they pull their arms in? Why does a golf ball have dimples? How does a baseball pitcher make a ball curve? Why does a quarterback throw a spiral? These and similar questions can be understood via the laws of physics. …
[ View Courses ]PHYS 365. Experimental Physics I (2)
Prerequisite: COMP 110/L or COMP 111B/L; Preparatory: MATH 250, MATH 280; PHYS 227, PHYS 227L; Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 389. Introduction to computational physics with application to topics including dynamical systems, celestial mechanics, climate science, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and other topics chosen by the instructor. Students will use a modern programming language to implement numerical …
[ View Courses ]PHYS 366. Experimental Physics II (2)
Preparatory: MATH 250, MATH 280; PHYS 227 and PHYS 227L, PHYS 389. Advanced experimental techniques in physics, with topics including optics, nuclear physics, thin-film characteristics, microwaves, data acquisition via computer interface, computer simulations, solar observations and other topics chosen by the instructor. Students are trained in advanced experimental techniques and complete two experimental modules for …
[ View Courses ]PHYS 375. Quantum Physics I (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 301, PHYS 389. Classical background, the wave function, Schroedinger equation, time development and stationary states, 1-dimensional problems, harmonic oscillator and formalism of quantum mechanics.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 376. Radiologic Physics (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 100A, PHYS 100AL, PHYS 100B, PHYS 100BL or instructor consent. Specialized course devoted to the nature and production of X-radiation. Topics include the interaction of radiation with matter, attenuation of X-rays and the principles behind radiographic equipment and components.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 389. Mathematical Methods in Physics I (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 227; MATH 280 or MATH 351. An introduction to the mathematical methods used in junior and senior level physics courses. Topics covered include vector analysis, linear algebra, and partial differentiation.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 402. Analytical Mechanics II (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 301, PHYS 389. Noninertial reference frames, rigid body motion, coupled oscillations, nonlinear mechanics, scattering, vibrating string and Fourier analysis. Available for graduate credit.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 410. Electromagnetism II (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 301, PHYS 311, PHYS 389. Maxwell’s equations and applications, electromagnetic waves, radiation and special relativity. Available for graduate credit.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 420. Modern Optics (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 311, PHYS 375. Propagation of electromagnetic waves. Geometrical optics. Physical optics, including refraction, reflection, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Atomic spectroscopy. Lasers. Available for graduate credit.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 431. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (4)
Preparatory: PHYS 301, PHYS 375. Laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic potentials, kinetic theory, phase transitions, equilibrium ensembles and related formalism with applications to classical and quantum systems. Available for graduate credit.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 451. Quantum Physics II (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 311, PHYS 375. Hydrogen atom, angular momentum, spin, matrix representation, quantum statistics, perturbation theory and scattering. Available for graduate credit.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 465. Experimental Physics III (2)
Preparatory: PHYS 365. Advanced experimental techniques in physics with topics including optics, nuclear physics, thin-film characteristics, microwaves, data acquisition via computer interface, computer simulations, solar observations and other topics chosen by the instructor. Students are trained in advanced experimental techniques and will complete two experimental modules for 2 units of credit. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours …
[ View Courses ]PHYS 466. Experimental Physics IV (2)
Preparatory: PHYS 365. Advanced experimental techniques in physics with topics including optics, nuclear physics, thin-film characteristics, microwaves, data acquisition via computer interface, computer simulations, solar observations and topics chosen by the instructor. Students are trained in advanced experimental techniques and will complete two experimental modules for 2 units of credit. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours …
[ View Courses ]PHYS 480. Introduction to Solid State Physics (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 311, PHYS 375. Structure of crystals; electron theory of metals; theory of semiconductors; and mechanical, electrical and magnetic behavior of substances in the solid state. Available for graduate credit.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 489. Mathematical Methods in Physics II (3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 389 or graduate standing; Preparatory: MATH 380, PHYS 375 (may be taken concurrently). Topics include complex variables, ordinary and partial differential equations, special functions, and boundary value problems with physical applications. Available for graduate credit.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 490. Computer Applications in Physics (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 301 and PHYS 365, or instructor consent. Applications of numerical analysis and computer programming to the solution of problems in classical and modern physics. Available for graduate credit.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 493. Physics and Astronomy Colloquium (1-1-1)
Preparatory: Junior, senior or graduate standing in Physics. Series of lectures presented weekly by faculty members and invited speakers on topics of current interest in physics, astronomy and related fields. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated twice for credit.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 495A-C. Directed Undergraduate Research (1-3)
Preparatory: PHYS 365; Senior-standing. Program of original, independent research to be carried out under the direction of one of the physics faculty. May be repeated for credit: maximum six units.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Physics (1-3)
Experimental courses in Physics, with course content to be determined.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 497. Senior Project (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This is a senior project course. In it, students work independently throughout the semester on a project assigned by their faculty advisor. Students are required to find a faculty advisor before the course starts. Student project work is done independently, but class will meet weekly to discuss progress, practice talks, writing, …
[ View Courses ]PHYS 498. Undergraduate Thesis (3)
Preparatory: Admission to Honors Program in Physics.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 585. Computational Materials Theory (3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 451 or PHYS 650 or instructor permission. Introduction to the mathematical and physical principles underlying computational materials theory based on quantum mechanics. Topics will include the density functional theory– the cornerstone of modern electronic structure calculations for atoms, molecules, and solids. We will also cover quantum transport, magnetism, and many body physics. The …
[ View Courses ]PHYS 588. Multiferroic Materials and Systems (3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 451. The lectures cover a wide area of topics ranging from electronic structure, to mechanical properties, to experimental methods of multiferroic systems. Upon completing the course, the student will gain a good overview of multiferroic materials ranging from history to devices applications. Different types of multiferroic materials will be studied with basic crystal …
[ View Courses ]PHYS 600. Classical Mechanics (4)
Preparatory: PHYS 402, PHYS 410, PHYS 451. Advanced course in classical mechanics, with topics selected from Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, continuum mechanics, nonlinear systems and chaos.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 601. Selected Topics in Astrophysics (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 375, PHYS 402, PHYS 410. Advanced treatment of the observational and theoretical foundations of astrophysics. Topics may include stellar structure, radio sources, relativistic cosmology, the origin of the elements and galaxy formation.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 610. Electromagnetic Theory (4)
Preparatory: PHYS 410, PHYS 489. Advanced theoretical treatment of the electrostatic field with introduction of mathematical techniques. Introduction to electromagnetic waves and radiation from sources.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 630. Statistical Physics (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 431, PHYS 451, PHYS 600. Theoretical foundations of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics for equilibrium and non-equilibrium systems. Applications to Bose and Fermi assemblies, real gases, liquids, solids, solutions, phase transitions and chemical reactions.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 640. General Relativity (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 402, PHYS 410. Introduction to the mathematics and physics of curved space-time. Gravitational fields as curvature of space-time. Einsteins gravitational field equations, solutions and experimental tests. Application to topics of current interest in relativistic astrophysics, particle physics and field theory.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 650. Quantum Mechanics I (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 451. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 600. Mathematical foundation of quantum theory. Scattering theory. Angular momentum and spin. Identical particles. Heisenberg and Schrodinger representations. Perturbation theory.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 651. Quantum Mechanics II (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 650. Relativistic wave equations. Advanced scattering theory. Selected topics from quantum theory of atoms and molecules.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate coordinator. (Credit/No Credit Only)
[ View Courses ]PHYS 698. Thesis (3-6)
Preparatory: Classified graduate status; Permission of the department; Instructor’s consent to serve as thesis advisor. Dissertation of a specialized advanced topic in physics such as a critical evaluation and extension of an existing theoretical treatment, the construction and use of advanced research apparatus or an original theoretical analysis.
[ View Courses ]PHYS 699A-F. Independent Study (1-6)
Preparatory: At least one graduate course in Physics; Instructor consent. Investigation of a special topic in physics, with emphasis on advanced theoretical or experimental skills. See Independent Study under Courses of Study.
[ View Courses ]Physics
The B.A. program in Physics is designed for students who are seeking a broad foundation in physics as part of a liberal arts education in the arts and sciences. It is particularly appropriate for those students (1) seeking a secondary teaching career or (2) planning to combine physics with other disciplines, such as music, law, …
[ View Courses ]Physics
The minor in Physics is available for students who want to augment their major field of study. It is particularly appropriate for those students in engineering and the other sciences and mathematics who desire to develop interdisciplinary skills.
[ View Courses ]Physics
The B.S. program in Physics is designed for students who desire to (1) pursue a career in physics-related research and development either in industry or government or (2) prepare for graduate work in physics or related subjects. The B.S. program in Physics has two options: Option I—Physics, and Option II—Astrophysics. Option I is a balanced program …
[ View Courses ]Physics
The B.S. program in Physics is designed for students who desire to (1) pursue a career in physics-related research and development either in industry or government or (2) prepare for graduate work in physics or related subjects. The B.S. program in Physics has two options: Option I—Physics, and Option II—Astrophysics. Option II specializes in applications of …
[ View Courses ]Physics
The M.S. program in Physics provides the student with an opportunity for advanced study in physics and to develop skills to do independent research. It prepares the student for doctoral programs in physics and related fields or for more technical jobs in research and development.
[ View Courses ]Physics and Astronomy
Quarks, black holes, gravitational waves, nanotechnology and chaotic systems—discoveries like these make front-page news as physicists continue to learn about the universe’s fundamental structure. Studying how matter and energy behave, beginning physics majors and senior physicists alike find challenges and excitement in solving problems and discovering new concepts. Physicists in business and industry work with …
[ View Courses ]Physics Honors
The program leading to a B.S. degree in Physics with Honors provides the opportunity to selected Physics majors for intensive study under individual faculty guidance. Students interested in the Honors Program should contact the department undergraduate advisor.
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Arts – AS-T in Physics (2023-Present)
This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.A. 2024 Physics, B.A. 2025 Physics, B.A. All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements in Physics I, II, and III (PHYS 225, PHYS 226, PHYS 227 and Labs) and Calculus I, II, and III (MATH 150A, MATH 150B, MATH …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Arts (2021-2022)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Physics, B.A. 2022 Physics, B.A. Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units CHEM 101 and CHEM 101D and CHEM 101L (meets GE B1 Physical Science & GE B3 Science Laboratory Activity) 5 MATH 150A (meets GE Basic …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Arts (2023-2024)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.A. 2024 Physics, B.A. Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE B2 Life Science 3 GE …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Arts (2023-Present)
This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.A. 2024 Physics, B.A. 2025 Physics, B.A. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Arts (2025-Present)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Physics, B.A. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: Area 2 Lower Division Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) 3 GE Area 5B Biological Science 3 GE Area 3A …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Science – Astrophysics Option – AS-T in Physics (2023-Present)
This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option 2024 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option 2025 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements in Physics I, II, and III (PHYS 225, PHYS 226, PHYS 227 and Labs) and Calculus I, II, and III (MATH 150A, …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Science – Astrophysics Option (2021-2022)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option 2022 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units CHEM 101 and CHEM 101D and CHEM 101L (meets GE B1 Physical Science & GE B3 Science Laboratory Activity) 5 MATH 150A (meets …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Science – Astrophysics Option (2023-2024)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option 2024 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE B2 Life Science …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Science – Astrophysics Option (2023-Present)
This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option 2024 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option 2025 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Science – Astrophysics Option (2025-Present)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: Area 2 Lower Division Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) 3 GE Area 5B Biological Science 3 GE Area …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Science – Physics Option – AS-T in Physics (2023-Present)
This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.S./Physics Option 2024 Physics, B.S./Physics Option 2025 Physics, B.S./Physics Option All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements in Physics I, II, and III (PHYS 225, PHYS 226, PHYS 227 and Labs) and Calculus I, II, and III (MATH 150A, …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Science – Physics Option (2021-2022)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Physics, B.S./Physics Option 2022 Physics, B.S./Physics Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units CHEM 101 and CHEM 101D and CHEM 101L (meets GE B1 Physical Science & GE B3 Science Laboratory Activity) 5 MATH 150A (meets …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Science – Physics Option (2023-2024)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.S./Physics Option 2024 Physics, B.S./Physics Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE B2 Life Science …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Science – Physics Option (2023-Present)
This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.S./Physics Option 2024 Physics, B.S./Physics Option 2025 Physics, B.S./Physics Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See …
[ View Courses ]Physics/Bachelor of Science – Physics Option (2025-Present)
This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Physics, B.S./Physics Option YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: Area 2 Lower Division Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) 3 GE Area 5B Biological Science 3 GE Area …
[ View Courses ]Postma, Hendrik W. CH.
(2006) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. M.Sc. 1997, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands; Ph.D. 2001, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands.
[ View Courses ]Ranganathan, Radha
(1991) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1975, St. Francis’ College, Osmania University, India; M.Sc. 1983, Bombay University; Ph.D. 1988, University of Utah.
[ View Courses ]Ren, Deqing
(2006) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1985, M.A. 1988, East China Institute of Technology; Ph.D. 2001, Durham University.
[ View Courses ]Ricci, Luca
(2018) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2006, M.S. 2008, Università degli Studi di Milano; Ph.D. 2011, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
[ View Courses ]Sandhu, Harbhajan S.
(1964) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1954, M.S. 1955, Panjab University; Ph.D. 1961, Pennsylvania State University.
[ View Courses ]Seki, Ryoichi
(1969) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1962, Waseda University, Japan; M.S. 1964, Ph.D. 1968, Northeastern University.
[ View Courses ]Sheng, Donna
(2000) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1984, Ph.D. 1989, Nanjing University.
[ View Courses ]Shiferaw, Yohannes
(2006) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1995, Franklin and Marshall; Ph.D. 2001, University of Pittsburgh.
[ View Courses ]Taheri-Araghi, Sattar
(2015) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2003, Sharif University of Technology; M.S. 2006, Ph.D. 2010, University of Waterloo.
[ View Courses ]Zhang, Xu
(2017) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2004, Ph.D. 2009, Tsinghua University.
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