Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences
The Bachelor of Science degree offers a broad survey of the physical sciences. This program is designed to allow students interested in teaching at the secondary school level. With proper scheduling, the program can provide both the breadth and depth required by the State of California and the USC School of Education for a Single Subject Teaching credential. Contact the Undergraduate Office in the Physics Department for more information.
Degree listings here reflect current requirements. Since actual graduation
requirements depend on the specific year which a student enters USC, students
should always consult with their faculty advisor to determine course selection.
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Bachelor of Science Physical Sciences
Year 1 |
Fall | Units |
Math 125 | 4 |
Geol 105L | 4 |
GE - Social Issues | 4 |
WRIT 140 | 4 |
Phys 190 | 1 |
|
Total | 17 |
|
Spring | Units |
Math 126 | 4 |
Phys 151L | 4 |
GE requirement | 4 |
Foreign Language | 4 |
| |
|
Total | 16 |
|
Year 2 |
Fall | Units |
Math 226 | 4 |
Phys 152L | 4 |
Chem 105aL | 4 |
Foreign Language | 4 |
|
Total | 16 |
|
Spring | Units |
Phys 153L | 4 |
Chem 105bL | 4 |
GE Requirement | 4 |
Foreign Language | 4 |
|
Total | 16 |
|
Year 3 |
Fall | Units |
ASTR Elective | 4 |
GEOL Elective | 4 |
GE Requirement | 4 |
Elective | 4 |
|
Total | 16 |
|
Spring | Units |
PHYS Elective | 4 |
CHEM Elective | 4 |
GE Requirement | 4 |
Elective | 4 |
|
Total | 16 |
|
Year 4 |
Fall | Units |
Upper Division Elective | 4 |
Upper Division Elective | 4 |
Elective | 4 |
Elective | 4 |
|
Total | 16 |
|
Spring | Units |
Upper Division Elective | 4 |
WRIT 340 | 4 |
Elective | 4 |
Elective | 4 |
|
Total | 16 |
|
Required Lower Division Courses |
Units |
PHYS 151L |
Fundamentals of Physics I |
4 |
PHYS 152L |
Fundamentals of Physics II |
4 |
PHYS 153L |
Fundamentals of Physics III |
4 |
PHYS 190 |
Freshman Colloquium (recommended)
| (1) |
CHEM 105abL |
General Chemistry |
4-4 |
GEOL 105L |
Planet Earth |
4 |
MATH 125 |
Calculus I |
4 |
MATH 126 |
Calculus II |
4 |
MATH 226 |
Calculus III |
4 |
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Required Upper Division Courses |
Units |
Physics Elective*
| 4 |
Astronomy Elective*
| 4 |
Chemistry Elective*
| 4 |
Earth Science Elective*
| 4 |
Three (3) additional electives from these fields*
| 4 |
| |
|
Total Units
| 64
|
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*Upper division courses must be applicable to majors in their respective departments
Undergraduate Program / USC Physics and Astronomy / University of Southern California