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Online Physics, BA
New Students - Start Here!
We are excited that you have chosen to pursue an online degree in physics. All newly admitted ASU Online physics majors will receive a welcome email from the Department of Physics within 72 hours of being officially admitted to ASU. The welcome email will provide students information on completing our pre-advising canvas course. Completion of the pre-advising canvas course is required before you are able to meet with an physics academic advisor.
To be added to the canvas course before receiving the welcome email, please click here.
Your major map provides an outline on course/degree completion. Click the image to view the online physics major map.
The physics flow chart outlines requisite requirements for your major courses. Use the chart to determine when you are eligible to take certain courses.
| Fall | Spring | Summer |
Session A | PHY 121 PHY 122 PHY 131 PHY 132 PHY 202 PHY 241 PHY 302 PHY 334 | PHY 121 PHY 122 PHY 131 PHY 132 PHY 202 PHY 241 PHY 302 PHY 310 | PHY 121 PHY 122 PHY 131 PHY 132 PHY 202 |
Session B | PHY 121 PHY 122 PHY 131 PHY 132 PHY 201 PHY 314 PHY 361
| PHY 121 PHY 122 PHY 131 PHY 132 PHY 201 PHY 333 PHY 361 PHY 311 | PHY 121 PHY 122 PHY 131 PHY 132 |
Session C |
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| PHY 241 |
Course Videos
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PHY 202 Programming for Physicists
Dr. Oliver Beckstein explains the importance of learning how to program.
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PHY 302 Mathematical Methods in Physics II
Dr. Cynthia Keeler describes what you can expect from your mathematical methods class and how it relates to your program as a whole.
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PHY 333 Electronic Circuits/Measures
Dr. Stuart Lindsay takes your through your advanced lab course.
Second Language Requirement
The second language course requirement may be fulfilled in one of the following ways:
- Completion (C or better on 4.0 grade scale) of second-language coursework at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent).
- Foreign language course at the 300 level or higher taught in the foreign language and having 202 or its equivalent as a prerequisite.
- Submitting transcripts that demonstrate completion of secondary education at a school in which the language of instruction is not English.
Resources to help you succeed
If you find yourself needing some additional guidance, check out these resources for online students.
You Have Potential
With a degree in physics students have unlimited opportunities for employment.
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