Engineering students must complete 50 hours of full-time work experience in order to graduate. Students fulfill this requirement in two six-month periods and are placed in these positions by the School of Engineering. This major is therefore a five-year program. Students interested in this major may contact Cindy Krysac, who is the Engineering Physics coordinator in the Physics Department. The Bachelor of Arts degree program requires fewer advanced courses in Physics and Mathematics than are required for the four Bachelor of Science programs.
Students complete six courses in Physics and three in Mathematics.
Thus it leaves time for a student to develop greater breadth in other areas such as is appropriate for a high school physical sciences teaching credential. Presumes an average of four units per course. The Bachelor of Science degree in Geophysics is awarded for completion of an interdepartmental program offered by the Department of Physics and the Department of Geosciences. This major prepares students for graduate studies in Geophysics or for a career in Exploration Geophysics. The major consists of six courses in Physics, five in Geosciences, five in Mathematics, two in Chemistry, a Computer Programming course and Fluid Mechanics offered through the School of Engineering.