B.S. in Physics: Concentration in Astrophysics 2014-1025 This is a sample roadmap for students who transfer to San Francisco State University in 2014-2015 with an AS-T in Physics with 60 units in transfer. 24 units in the major and all lower division GE requirements have been satisfied. 1st Semester at S.F. State Requirement University Elective or Written English Proficiency (if 2nd year composition not met in transfer) Major Requirement Major Requirement Major Prerequisite1 or Major Requirement (if MATH 245 met in transfer) UD GE (if Major Prerequisite needed) or Major Requirement (if MATH 245 met in transfer) Recommended Course ENG 214 ASTR 301 (fall semester only) PHYS 320 (fall semester only) MATH 245 or MATH 3761 (take PHYS 330 if MATH 245 completed) Approved UD GE course (take PHYS 385 if MATH 245 completed) Units 3 2 3 3 3 Semester Units Total: 14 2nd Semester at S.F. State1 Major Requirement, also satisfies University UD Written English Proficiency/GWAR Recommended Course ASTR 340 GW (spring semester Units 3 only) Major Requirement Major Requirement Major Requirement Major Requirement Semester Units Total: 15 ASTR 300 (spring semester only) PHYS 3602 (spring semester only) PHYS 370 (spring semester only) CSC 309 3 3 3 3 3rd Semester at S.F. State1 Requirement UD GE (choose approved upper division US Government & California if not met in transfer) UD GE (if not taken in 1st semester) Major Requirement Major Requirement Major Elective Semester Units Total: 15 Recommended Course ASTR 400 (fall semester only) PHYS 430 (fall semester only) PHYS 460 (fall semester only) Units 3 3 3 3 3 4th Semester at S.F. State1 Requirement UD GE (choose approved upper division US History if not met in transfer) Major Requirement Major Requirement Recommended Course ASTR 470 (spring semester only) ASTR 498 and PHYS 695 OR ASTR 697 (spring semester only) Major Elective University Elective Semester Units Total: 16 Units 3 3 3 3 4 Notes: 1 A course in differential equations and linear algebra is required before taking PHYS 330 and PHYS 385. Students transferring in without an equivalent to MATH 245 must delay taking PHYS 330 and PHYS 385 until the following Fall semester, which will affect other elements of this sample roadmap. Overall time for degree completion will be extended. Students in this situation should consult with a department advisor for an alternate advising plan. 2 PHYS 385 must be taken before PHYS 360. To Do at SF State: Enough total units to reach 120 minimum for graduation; 40 units minimum at the upper division level; to include the following: University wide requirements: 9-12 units  ENG 214 (3 units): If not completed prior to transfer  Upper division GE (9 units): Depending on course choices in transfer, specific choices must be made to satisfy both the US History and Government requirement and upper division GE at the same time – consult with Undergraduate Advising Center.  Students entering the major with the AS-T in Physics are not required to fulfill Overlay and Complementary Studies requirements. Physics B.S. (Astrophysics) major: 44-47 units [MATH 226-227-228 and PHYS 220-222-230-232-240-242 met in transfer]  Prerequisites (3 units if MATH 245 equivalent not completed before transfer; see note 1 above)  Upper division Requirements (38 units)  Upper division Electives (6 units): Units in physics or astronomy selected with consent of advisor. Three of the six elective units must be in course(s) numbered 400-499. No more than one unit of a 600-level ASTR course may count towards the electives. University electives: 4-7 units depending on the number of units transferred, course choices made at the community college, and how transferred units are applied to the requirements above. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you.