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Course Schedule

Below is our tentative schedule for Physics and Astronomy courses, showing which semester each is typically offered. This schedule is subject to change based on funding and staffing considerations.

Tentative Course Schedule
 
Fall SemesterSpring Semester
Astronomy 1000 Intro to Planetary Astronomy 
Astronomy 1000L  Intro to Planetary Astronomy Lab 
 Astronomy 2300 Intro Astronomy for Scientist
 Astronomy 2300L Intro Astronomy for Scientist Lab
Astronomy 3000 Life in the CosmosAstronomy 3000 Life in the Cosmos
 Astronomy 3310 Astrophysics, Galaxies and Cosmology
Astronomy 3300 Planetary Systems 
Astronomy 4000 Observational Astronomy 
  
Physics 1000 Physics in the Modern WorldPhysics 1000 Physics in the Modern World
Physics 1000L Physics in the Modern World LabPhysics 1000L Physics in the Modern World Lab
Physics 1500 Tools for Physicist 
Physics 2000 Intro to Physics IPhysics 2000 Intro to Physics I
Physics 2000L Intro to Physics I LabPhysics 2000L Intro to Physics I Lab
Physics 2010 Intro to Physics IIPhysics 2010 Intro to Physics II
Physics 2010L Intro to Physics II LabPhysics 2010L Intro to Physics II Lab
Physics 2500 General Physics IPhysics 2500 General Physics I
Physics 2500L General Physics I LabPhysics 2500L General Physics I Lab
Physics 2510 General Physics IIPhysics 2510 General Physics II
Physics 2510L General Physics II LabPhysics 2510L General Physics II Lab
 Physics 2600L Introduction to Electronics
 Physics 2700 Modern Physics
 Physics 3010 Science of Digital Sound and Music
Physics 3050 Physics and Astronomy ClassroomPhysics 3050 Physics and Astronomy Classroom (SBC, PDC)
Physics 3050L Physics and Astronomy Classroom LabPhysics 3050L Physics and Astronomy Classroom Lab (SBC, PDC)
Physics 3100 Mathematical Methods of Physics 
Physics 3200 Classical Mechanics 
 Physics 3300 Computational Physics
 Physics 3400 Electricity and Magnetism
Physics 3500  Statistical and Thermal Physics 
Physics 3600 Data Acquisition and Control 
 Physics 3800 Intermediate Physics Lab
Physics 4400 Electricity and Magnetism II 
 Physics 4600 Electronics
Physics 4700 Quantum Mechanics 
Physics 4800 Senior Thesis 
 Physics 5100 Mathematical Methods of Physics II (based on demand)
 Physics 5400 Optics (based on demand)
 Physics 5500 Solid State Physics 
 Physics 5700 Quantum Mechanics II (based on demand)
Physics 595X Independent Study are offered at the discretion of the faculty member. Consult with a physics and astronomy faculty if interested in taking this course.

For the official, real-time schedule and to register for classes, see the CSUSB Class Schedule. Wondering how these courses fit into your degree? See our Roadmaps to Degrees and Course Descriptions.