Mar 28, 2024  
USC Catalogue 2022-2023 
    
USC Catalogue 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

Philosophy and Physics (BA)


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Philosophy and physics is a demanding and rewarding major that combines two of the most rigorous and fundamental subjects in the arts and the sciences. There are strong links between physics and philosophy, and the stimulus for each discipline lies in part in the other. The program of study is designed to seek understanding of the nature of reality and of our knowledge of it. Philosophy and physics graduates offer an unusual and valuable combination of skills to employers in commerce and industry and are also well prepared to pursue post-graduate studies in any number of related fields.

Upper-Division Physics and Math (16 units)


Students must complete these four courses.

Philosophy Gateway Course (4 units)


Students must complete one gateway course. This course will count as an upper-division philosophy elective. 

Philosophy of Physics (4 units)


Students must complete the following course.

Logic (4 units)


Students must complete one course from this category. 

Upper-Division Philosophy Electives (8 units)


In addition to the philosophy gateway course, students must complete two upper-division philosophy courses such that one course is completed from each of the categories listed below.

Note: Courses taken to satisfy other requirements will not be double counted. 

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Eligibility to graduate with departmental honors distinction requires completion of all required major courses with a minimum 3.5 GPA in upper-division Philosophy course work, in addition to completing PHIL 495  Honors Capstone. In semesters when PHIL 495  is not offered, students may enroll in PHIL 494  Senior Thesis. Enrollment in either PHIL 494  or PHIL 495  is open to senior standing students only and prior completion of at least two 400-level Philosophy courses is highly recommended.  

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