Cal State Northridge Physics, Option in Astrophysics
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State Northridge lists for Physics, Option in Astrophysics transfers starts with COMP 110, COMP 110L and COMP 111A; the full list is below.
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Cal State Northridge Physics, Option in Astrophysics Major Preparation
The courses Cal State Northridge lists as Physics, Option in Astrophysics major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUN's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division major preparation courses
Complete 1 of these options
- COMP 110 Introduction to Algorithms and Programming and COMP 110L Introduction to Algorithms and Programming Laboratory
- COMP 111A Introduction to Algorithms and Programming A · COMP 111AL Introduction To Algorithms And Programming A Lab · COMP 111B Introduction to Algorithms and Programming B · COMP 111BL Introduction to Algorithms and Programming B Lab
Complete all of these
- MATH 150A Calculus I
- MATH 150B Calculus II
- MATH 250 Calculus III
- MATH 280 Applied Differential Equations
- PHYS 225 Physics I: Mechanics and Waves
- PHYS 220AL Mechanics Laboratory
- PHYS 226 Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism and Optics
- PHYS 220BL Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory
- PHYS 227 Thermodynamics and Modern Physics
- PHYS 227L Thermodynamics and Modern Physics Lab
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State Northridge have a Physics, Option in Astrophysics major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State Northridge offers Physics, Option in Astrophysics (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State Northridge for Physics, Option in Astrophysics?
Cal State Northridge's Physics, Option in Astrophysics major preparation includes COMP 110, COMP 110L, COMP 111A, COMP 111AL, COMP 111B and COMP 111BL, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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