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Online Physics, BA
New Students
All newly admitted ASU Online physics majors will receive a welcome email from the Department of Physics after 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 your first appointment with a physics advisor.
Students may self-enroll in our pre-advising course, here: https://canvas.asu.edu/enroll/GKLNKH
Your major map provides a general guideline of when courses are completed. 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 | ||
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 |
Click on the links below to learn more about some of your major requirements:
PHY 202: Programming for Physicists
PHY 302: Mathematical Methods in Physics
PHY 333: Electronic Circuits and Measurements
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).
- Language course sequence for those starting at the beginner level: 101, 102, 201, 202.
- Course can be transfer course or taken at ASU.
- 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.
- Language Proficiency Exam (AP, CAMBRIDGE, IB, CLEP)
Take a language placement exam to determine which course is right for you:
Resources to help you succeed
If you find yourself needing some additional guidance, check out these resources for online students.
Plan for your future
With a degree in physics students have unlimited opportunities for employment.
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