The Bachelor of Science degree offers an in-depth and rigourous treatment of physics for students intending to pursue careers in basic science.
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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Required Lower Division Courses | Units | Semester Offered | |
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PHYS 151L | Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 | FaSpSu |
PHYS 152L | Fundamentals of Physics II | 4 | FaSpSu |
PHYS 153L | Fundamentals of Physics III | 4 | FaSpSu |
PHYS 190 | Freshman Colloquium | 1 | Fa |
CHEM 115abL* | Advanced General Chemistry | 4-4 | a-Fa, b-Sp |
MATH 125 | Calculus I | 4 | FaSpSu |
MATH 126 | Calculus II | 4 | FaSpSu |
MATH 226 | Calculus III | 4 | FaSp |
MATH 245 | Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I |
4 | FaSp |
Required Upper Division Courses | Units | ||
PHYS 304 | Mechanics | 4 | Fa |
PHYS 316 | Introduction to Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics |
4 | Sp Odd Years |
PHYS 408ab | Electricity and Magnetism | 4-4 | a-Fa, b-Sp |
PHYS 438ab | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and its Applications |
4-4 | a-Sp, b-Fa |
PHYS 440 | Introduction to Solid State Physics |
4 | Sp Even Years |
PHYS 492L | Senior Laboratory | 4 | Fa |
PHYS 493L | Advanced Experimental Techniques | 4 | Sp |
MATH 445 | Mathematics of Physics and Engineering II |
4 | FaSp |
Total Units | 77 |
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*CHEM 105abL may be substituted for CHEM 115abL
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