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), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:
- One year of calculus-based introductory physics with laboratory and all math requirements through differential equations
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 – Math Methods for Physics (4) | PHYS Elective (4 OR 5) | PHYS 2060 – Modern Physics Lab (3) |
| Course 2 | PHYS 3100 – Classical Mechanics (5) | PHYS 2040 – Special Relativity (3) | PHYS 2080 – Quantum Physics (5) |
| Course 3 | CPSC 1220 – Data-Driven Programming (5) OR ECEGR 2000 – Physical Computing with Python (4) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | PHYS 3300 – Electromagnetic Field Theory (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 3850 – Quantum Mechanics (5) OR PHYS 4100 – Advanced Classical Physics (5) | PHYS Elective (4 OR 5) | PHYS Elective (4 OR 5) |
| Course 2 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | Science Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | PHYS 4870 – Senior Synthesis (3) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
†Choose PHYS 4100 – Advanced Classical Physics (5) in FQ OR PHYS 3850 – Quantum Mechanics (5) in WQ (PHYS Elective sub for option not chosen)
Second Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.