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The B.S. in Physics Returns to Sonoma State University!

Sonoma State University is proud to re-launch its Bachelor of Science in Physics, featuring a redesigned, student-centered curriculum available beginning Fall 2026. The revised program offers a rigorous physics foundation, small class sizes, close faculty mentorship, and flexible pathways that support timely graduation. Please see our degree programs page for more information.

Course Offerings

Fall 2026 Schedule

 

CourseSectionClass NbrUnitsShort TitleComponentDesignationDaysStartEndRoomInstructor
ASTR   10000118773Descriptive AstronomyLECGE5AMW01:00 PM02:15 PMSTEV1301Scott Severson
ASTR   10000225373Descriptive AstronomyLECGE5ATTH01:00 PM02:15 PMDARW0103Thomas Targett
ASTR   23100118781Intro Observational AstronomyLABGE5CW09:00 AM11:40 AMDARW0308Karen Targett
ASTR   30300122553Life in the UniverseDISGE5UMW09:30 AM10:45 AMSTEV1301Scott Severson
ASTR   35000122563CosmologyLECGE5UARR  ASYNCThomas Targett
ASTR   49200121632Instructional Design ProjectSUP ARR    
ASTR   49700121642Undergraduate Research in AstrSUP ARR    
PHYS   11400118794Introduction to Physics IDISGE5ATTH10:00 AM11:50 AMDARW0035Thomas Targett
PHYS   11600118801Intro lab ExperienceLABGE5CF09:00 AM11:40 AMDARW0308Hongtao Shi
PHYS   209A00120421General Physics LaboratoryLABGE5CT01:00 PM03:40 PMDARW0308Hongtao Shi
PHYS   209A00220431General Physics LaboratoryLABGE5CF01:00 PM03:40 PMDARW0308Hongtao Shi
PHYS   209B00120441General Physics labLAB M01:00 PM03:40 PMDARW0311Hongtao Shi
PHYS   210A00120463General PhysicsDISGE5ATTH11:00 AM12:15 PMDARW0103Sara Kassis
PHYS   210B00120473General PhysicsDIS MW11:00 AM12:15 PMDARW0102Sara Kassis
PHYS   21400120484Intro to Physics IIDIS TTH10:00 AM11:50 AMDARW0030Alexandra Miller Bordisso
PHYS   21600125011Introductory LaboratoryLAB F01:00 PM03:40 PMDARW0311Alexandra Miller Bordisso
PHYS   31400121794Intro to Physics IIIDIS TTH10:00 AM11:50 AMSTEV1107Hongtao Shi
PHYS   32000125023Analytical MechanicsLEC MW02:30 PM03:45 PMSTEV1209Alexandra Miller Bordisso
PHYS   32500120493Intro To Mathematical PhysicsDIS TTH02:30 PM03:45 PMSTEV1002Alexandra Miller Bordisso
PHYS   49300121462Senior Design ProjectSUP ARR    
PHYS   49700121282Undergraduate Res in PhysicsSUP ARR    
PHYS   49700221402Undergraduate Res in PhysicsSUP ARR    
PHYS   49700321442Undergraduate Res in PhysicsSUP ARR    
SCI 22000121233The Art and Craft of MakingLECGE3AF09:00 AM10:50 AMSHLZ2012H
 
Karen Targett
SCI 22000221653The Art and Craft of MakingLABGE3AF11:00 AM12:50 PMSHLZ2012H
 
Karen Targett

 

Spring 2026 Schedule

Course SectionClass NbrUnitsComponentShort TitleGE AreaStartEndDaysRoomInstructor
ASTR 10000120603.00LECDescriptive AstronomyGE5A01:00 PM02:15 PMMWSTEV1400Scott Severson
ASTR 10000227863.00LECDescriptive AstronomyGE5A01:00 PM02:15 PMTTHSTEV1400Thomas Targett
ASTR 23100120681.00LABIntro Observational AstronomyGE5C09:00 AM11:40 AMWDARW0308Karen Targett
ASTR 35000128933.00LECCosmologyGE5U  ARRASYNCThomas Targett
ASTR 49200120562.00SUPInstructional Design Project ARR  
ASTR 49700120572.00SUPUndergraduate Research in AstrARR  
ASTR 49700220892.00SUPUndergraduate Research in AstrARR  
ASTR 49700322302.00SUPUndergraduate Research in AstrARR  
PHYS 11400119894.00DISIntroduction to Physics IGE5A10:00 AM11:50 AMTTHDARW0031Thomas Targett
PHYS 11600120281.00LABIntro lab ExperienceGE5C09:00 AM11:40 AMFDARW0308Hongtao Shi
PHYS 209A00119961.00LABGeneral Physics LaboratoryGE5C01:00 PM03:40 PMTDARW0308Alexandra Miller Bordisso
PHYS 209A00219971.00LABGeneral Physics LaboratoryGE5C01:00 PM03:40 PMFDARW0308Alexandra Miller Bordisso
PHYS 209B00120411.00LABGeneral Physics lab01:00 PM03:40 PMMDARW0311Hongtao Shi
PHYS 209B00220421.00LABGeneral Physics lab04:00 PM06:40 PMMDARW0311Hongtao Shi
PHYS 210A00119673.00DISGeneral PhysicsGE5A11:00 AM12:15 PMTTHDARW0103Sara Kassis
PHYS 210B00120433.00DISGeneral Physics11:00 AM12:15 PMMWDARW0102Sara Kassis
PHYS 21400121184.00DISIntro to Physics II10:00 AM11:50 AMTTHDARW0030Hongtao Shi
PHYS 34000123833.00DISLight and OpticsGE5U09:30 AM10:45 AMMWSTEV1107Scott Severson
PHYS 46000127933.00LECQuantum Physics10:00 AM11:15 AMTTHSALZ2023Alexandra Miller Bordisso
PHYS 49100122471.00SEMCapstone Preparatory Seminar12:00 PM12:50 PMWSALZ1031Hongtao Shi
PHYS 49200120582.00SUPInstructional Design Project ARR  
PHYS 49200220902.00SUPInstructional Design Project ARR  
PHYS 49300119642.00SUPSenior Design Project ARR  
PHYS 49500129732.00SUPSpecial Studies  ARR Hongtao Shi
PHYS 49700120032.00SUPUndergraduate Res in Physics ARR  
PHYS 49700220702.00SUPUndergraduate Res in Physics ARR  
PHYS 49700323322.00SUPUndergraduate Res in Physics ARR  
SCI 22000122383.00LECThe Art and Craft of MakingGE3A09:00 AM10:50 AMFSHLZ2012HKaren Targett
SCI 22000222673.00LABThe Art and Craft of MakingGE3A11:00 AM12:50 PMFSHLZ2012HKaren Targett