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Let me start off by saying that aside from whatever financial aid I can get (I still have not taken the Pell Grant, maybe it is not too late), my funding cuts off at the end of 3 years (the green period on the spreadsheet). I absolutely have to get a decent Physics BS taken care of in that time, and I see no reason why I cannot because tuition and living are covered for the time being.
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9513/tempcourseload.jpg
I don't know the pre-requisites on some of the courses because I am still at the local community college and cannot seem to find a good listing yet. The degree requirements for my intended program are located here.
http://www.catalog.sdes.ucf.edu/academic_programs/pdf/Physics_BS.pdf
Does anyone notice a horrible mistake, or have any advice on what goes where? I think I can manage up to 5 courses while maintining a near 4.0. Most of the classes I have already taken were Honers, but I noticed the almost complete lack of Honors-physics courses at the 4 year university and gave up on that goal. I know this 3 year BS will be difficult, however, I am quite dedicated and willing to throw away any social life for a hand-full of 6-course semesters if that is what is required. My poor high-school background really injected a great deal of pre-req courses, and I am looking to graduate in the 130 credit-hour range!
I really want to specialize in Optics and Photonics, and if I could only get the BS and manage a waived tuition/stipend for Graduate Studies I would be set!
Thanks for any advice/encouragement you can offer. I know there are many here with vast experience and I am only looking for some guidance.
EDIT (clarification): I am not looking for anyone to plan my education for me. This is simply a starting point from which I hope to gain advice, form another schedule, and eventually plan everything out.
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/9513/tempcourseload.jpg
I don't know the pre-requisites on some of the courses because I am still at the local community college and cannot seem to find a good listing yet. The degree requirements for my intended program are located here.
http://www.catalog.sdes.ucf.edu/academic_programs/pdf/Physics_BS.pdf
Does anyone notice a horrible mistake, or have any advice on what goes where? I think I can manage up to 5 courses while maintining a near 4.0. Most of the classes I have already taken were Honers, but I noticed the almost complete lack of Honors-physics courses at the 4 year university and gave up on that goal. I know this 3 year BS will be difficult, however, I am quite dedicated and willing to throw away any social life for a hand-full of 6-course semesters if that is what is required. My poor high-school background really injected a great deal of pre-req courses, and I am looking to graduate in the 130 credit-hour range!
I really want to specialize in Optics and Photonics, and if I could only get the BS and manage a waived tuition/stipend for Graduate Studies I would be set!
Thanks for any advice/encouragement you can offer. I know there are many here with vast experience and I am only looking for some guidance.
EDIT (clarification): I am not looking for anyone to plan my education for me. This is simply a starting point from which I hope to gain advice, form another schedule, and eventually plan everything out.
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