Physics, BA, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Physics
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites.
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits) and have earned a transferable associate degree.
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU. For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s Course Catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 89
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
FIRST TRANSFER YEAR
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PHYS 2500 – Mathematical Methods for Physics (4) | PHYS 2030 – Thermodynamics (2) | PHYS 2060 – Modern Physics Laboratory (3) |
| Course 2 | PHYS 3100 – Classical Mechanics (5) | PHYS 3300 – Electromagnetic Field Theory (5) | PHYS 3850 – Quantum Mechanics (5) |
| Course 3 | CPSC 1220 – Data-Driven Programming (5) OR ECEGR 2000 – Physical Computing with Python (4) | PHYS 2040 – Special Relativity (3) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
First Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
SECOND TRANSFER YEAR
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | PHYS 4870 – Senior Synthesis (3) | PHYS Elective (3000 OR 4000 level) (5) | PHYS Elective (3000 OR 4000 level) (5) |
| Course 2 | Science Elective (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
Second Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.