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May 13, 2024
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2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physics, Materials Science Option, B.S.
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Program Description
This option is designed primarily for those interested in careers that involve the physics of materials and the study of materials in relation to their applications. It is particularly appropriate for those seeking employment in private industry or government service as well as those students contemplating graduate work in these fields. This option requires approximately 72 units in the major, of which 32 units are in lower division and 40 are in upper division.
All students must achieve at least a 2.0 grade-point average in each of the following: 1. the entire college record, 2. all units attempted at CSULB, 3. all courses in the major, and 4. all upper division courses in the major completed at CSULB.
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Requirements
Take all of the following courses:
Select one from the following three courses:
Note:
BIOL 111, BIOL 111L are required if courses were taken prior to catalog year 2010-11.
Upper Division:
- 6 units of upper-division physics electives
Take the following courses:
Take one other upper-division mathematics course:
Note: students interested in completing a minor in mathematics or applied mathematics should consult the appropriate advisor.
Take all of the following:
Take one laboratory course chosen from:
Grade Requirements
Physics majors must have a “C” average in the major. Physics students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in each required course in the major. The following schedule is typical for a major who is a full-time student.
Spring:
- Three upper division physics electives (one of which is a laboratory).
Degree Progress
BS Physics - Material Science majors must complete the following requirements within the specified time of declaring the major. Some students may need to take courses during Summer Session to meet these requirements. Students who have not met the requirements by the required semester must either declare another major or meet with an Academic Advisor to determine if the student’s performance in the courses merits an additional semester to complete. Students required to enroll in pre-baccalaureate math may receive one additional semester to meet the requirements.
Freshmen: A grade “C” or better must be achieved in both MATH 122 and CHEM 111A within one calendar year. A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in CHEM 111B and CHEM 220A within two calendar years. Transfer Students: A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in both CHEM 220A and PHYS 151 within 1 calendar year.
In addition, all BS Physics - Material Science majors must earn a “C” or better in all courses counting toward the major and must maintain major and upper-division major GPAs of 2.0 or higher. A student whose GPA in the major or upper division GPA in the major falls below 2.0 will be advised that they are at risk of being dismissed from the major and granted one semester to raise their major GPA(s) to 2.0. Students who do not successfully raise their major GPA(s) must meet with an advisor to declare another major or submit an appeal to the Department of Physics explaining why they need one additional semester. Students whose major GPAs remain below 2.0 after this additional semester must declare a new major.
Take all of the following:
Upper Division
- Take a 3 unit upper division Mathematics course.
Take all of the following courses:
Take 3 units of upper division physics electives.
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