Physics Department
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
See a typical Dual-Degree Engineering Schedule