What are the physics requirements for the BSCS?
Two calculus-based physics courses with labs are required. The first covers primarily mechanics; the second covers electricity and magnetism. Phys 50 and 51 will satisfy these requirements; these courses are recommended for CS majors who take these physics courses at SJSU. At many community colleges the equivalent courses are called Phys 4A and 4B. There is a Phys 70-71 sequence that may be used in place of Phys 50-51. Very few CS majors take Phys 70 or Phys 71. Phys 70 requires a placement test; Phys 50 does not. Switching between these two sequences is permitted for the BSCS, but may be discouraged by the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Either Phys 52 or Phys 72 may be used for the additional science course requirement for the BSCS. Phys 120A may be used both to meet the “additional science course” requirement and as a BSCS elective. Phys 50 will satisfy both GE Area B1 and GE Area B3 for BSCS students. So will Phys 70. slightly modified, August 2008 Top of Document • Q: I don’t
Two calculus-based physics courses with labs are required. The first covers primarily mechanics; the second covers electricity and magnetism. Phys 50 and 51 will satisfy these requirements; these courses are recommended for CS majors who take these physics courses at SJSU. At many community colleges the equivalent courses are called Phys 4A and 4B. There is a Phys 70-71 sequence that may be used in place of Phys 50-51. Very few CS majors take Phys 70 or Phys 71. Phys 70 requires a placement test; Phys 50 does not. Switching between these two sequences is permitted for the BSCS, but may be discouraged by the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Either Phys 52 or Phys 72 may be used for the additional science course requirement for the BSCS. Phys 120A may be used both to meet the “additional science course” requirement and as a BSCS elective. Phys 50 will satisfy both GE Area B1 and GE Area B3 for BSCS students. So will Phys 70. slightly modified, August 2008 Top of Document • Q: I don’t
