The Department of Physics at California State University Chico offers the Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics with the choice of two options. The department also offers a minor in physics.
Physics, B.Sc.
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Overview
The Option in Professional Physics at California State University Chico encompasses two patterns, Advanced Study and Applied Physics. The Advanced Study is designed to prepare students for graduate study or for professional careers in government or industry. The Applied Physics is intended to prepare students for careers in technical fields such as optics, electronics, data science, or materials science.
The Option in General Physics also includes two patterns, Insturctional Physics and Interdisciplinary Physics. The Instructional Physics pattern is designed to prepare students for teaching secondary school physics with additional subject matter breadth across all sciences. This option fulfills all requirements for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science with a Concentration in Physics and a supplementary authorization in a second science.
The Interdisciplinary Physics pattern is designed for students who are interested in physics-related interdisciplinary fields (such as biophysics, geophysics, atmospheric sciences, physical oceanography, health physics, or environmental science) or are double majoring in both physics and engineering, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, music, or history.
The Physics minor greatly strengthens the preparation of students majoring in mathematics, engineering, computer science, chemistry, geosciences, biology, and other fields of science or technology. It is particularly important for students who intend to pursue graduate studies in physical chemistry, geophysics, biophysics, or medical physics.
Career Outlook
Physicists enjoy excellent employment opportunities in a wide variety of areas including optics and telecommunications, space, defense, energy, and environmental science. Physics bachelors consistently rank among the highest starting salaries for all fields of study nation-wide. The physics major is also excellent preparation for graduate study in physics, engineering, computer science, and other physical sciences.
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 120 alternative credits
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- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses included:- General Chemistry
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus
- Elementary Differential Equations
- Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Mechanics
- Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Electricity and Magnetism
- Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Heat, Wave Motion, Sound, Light, and Modern Topics
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General Requirements
Generally, applicants will qualify for consideration for first-time freshman admission if they meet the following requirements:
- Have graduated from high school, have earned a Certificate of General Education Development (GED) or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE);
- Have completed with grades of C or better each of the courses in the comprehensive pattern of college preparatory subject requirements also known as the “a-g” pattern (see “Subject Requirements”).
Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Chico
- 1100 - 1600 USD/monthLiving Costs
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Funding
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