Physics/Computer Science (BS)

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This program is intended for students with dual interests in physics and computer science who wish to complete the essential courses for both majors within their normal four-year career.

Required Lower-Division Courses

CSCI 103L Introduction to Programming Units: 4
CSCI 104L Data Structures and Object Oriented Design Units: 4
CSCI 170 Discrete Methods in Computer Science Units: 4
CSCI 201L Principles of Software Development Units: 4
CSCI 270 Introduction to Algorithms and Theory of Computing Units: 4
MATH 125g Calculus I Units: 4
MATH 126 Calculus II Units: 4
MATH 225 Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations Units: 4
MATH 226 Calculus III Units: 4
MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I Units: 4
PHYS 161Lg Advanced Principles of Physics I Units: 4 *
PHYS 162L Advanced Principles of Physics II Units: 4 *
PHYS 190 Physics Discovery Series Units: 1

Required Upper-Division Courses

CSCI 350 Introduction to Operating Systems Units: 4
EE 352L Computer Organization and Architecture Units: 3
MATH 445 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering II Units: 4
PHYS 304 Mechanics Units: 4
PHYS 408a Electricity and Magnetism Units: 4
PHYS 408b Electricity and Magnetism Units: 4
PHYS 438a Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and its Applications Units: 4
PHYS 438b Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and its Applications Units: 4
PHYS 495 Senior Project Units: 2

Total units: 81

**PHYS 151L and 152L may be substituted for PHYS 161L and 162L respectively.