Applied Physics Major (B.S.)

Typical Applied Physics Major Schedule ^

Year	Fall	Credits	Interim	Credits	Spring	Credits
Freshman	General Physics I, Calculus I, Freshman Seminar, College Writing, Creativity in the Fine Arts	4 4 1 3 4	Self-Awareness and Group Interaction (B) course	3	General Physics II, Calculus II, Christianity and Western Culture*, Introduction to the Bible	4 4 4 3
Sophomore	Electronics, Multivariable Calculus, Theology (C) Course, Cultural Diversity (E) or MWL * or Systems (G) course	4 3 3 3	Modern Age (F) course*	3	Modern Physics, Differential Equations, Computer Science I, Systems (G) course, Physical Wellness for Life	4 3 4 3 1
Junior	Math Methods in Physics and Engineering, ^{^}Mechanics (alt. yrs. - jr. or sr.), General Chemistry I, Interpreting Biblical Themes (J) course	4 4 4 3	Science, Technology, and Society (K) course	3	Topics in Contemporary Optics (alt. yrs. - jr. or sr.), ^{^}Thermodynamics (alt. yrs. jr. or sr.), Topics in Applied Physics (alt. yrs. jr. or sr.), Cultural Diversity (E) or MWL** or Systems (G) course	4 4 4 3
Senior	Internship in Physics, Numerical Methods^?, Contemporary Christian Issues (P) course, Electives	3 3 3 4			Computer Methods in Physics & Engineering (alt. yrs. jr. or sr.), Optics (alt. yrs. jr. or sr.), Leisure and Lifetime Sports (Q) course, Electives	4 4 1 3

* Courses in bold may be replaced by GES145, 146, 245, and 246 Western Humanity in Christian Perspective I - IV. These four courses must be taken sequentially - 145 (fall, freshman), 146 (spring, freshman), 245 (fall, sophmore), and 246 (spring, sophmore)

** MWL = Modern World Language (Check the Catalog for details of this option)
* The letter in parenthesis following a course category indicates the designation in the course numbers
* This program assumes a student will use Calculus and General Physics I to meet the general education Mathematics and Laboratory Science requirements.
* This plan is for students entering Bethel in an even year. It should be altered slightly for students entering in an odd year.

? Elective choices in related fields include: Probability & Statistics and Gen Chem II in addition to Numerical Methods
^ Elective Choices in upper-level physics include: Electricity & Magnetism and Quantum Mechanics in addition to Mechanics and Thermodynamics

Most financial ais packages stipulate 12 credits/semester; Minnesota state grants are reduced when credit load falls below 15 credits/semester. (Interim credits may be split between fall and spring for grant purposes only.)

See a typical Physics B.S. Schedule
See a typical Physics B.A. Schedule
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