De La Salle University (DLSU) is a private research university located in Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Catholic religious congregation also known as the De La Salle Brothers. DLSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, social sciences, humanities, law, and science. The university is known for its high-quality education, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability. DLSU is also a member of several international academic organizations, including the ASEAN University Network and the Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Part I General Education Basic and Major Courses
All BS Physics majors regardless of specialization and minor take the following courses (general education basic major research seminar and practicuum):

General Education/La Sallian Core Curriculum Units
English 9
Humanities 6
Filipino 6
Science Technology and Society 6
Mathematics 6
Natural Science (Physics Fundamentals) 6
History and Rizal 6
Philiosophy 3
Theology & Religious Education 12
Fitness & Wellness 6
Personal Effectiveness (6)
Great Works 3
Civic Welfare Training Service (6)
Lasallian Retreat 0
Total 69(12)
(Non-academic courses)

Basics/ Foundational Courses Units
Physics Fundamentals 6
Analysis 12
Mathematical Methods in Physics 9
Statistics 3
Total 30
Major/ Core Courses Units
Classical Mechanics 6
Electrodynamics 6
Quantum Mechanics 6
Statistical Mechanics 3
Computational Methods in Physics 3
Solid State Physics 3
Total 27
Basic Skills Course Units
Computer Programming 6
Basic Electronics (lecture and lab) 4
Physics Fundamentals (lab) 4
Total 14
Research and Seminar 4
On-the-Job-Training (Practicuum) 3
Part II Specialization Courses
BS Physics majors have the option to choose from four tracks namely Materials Science Medical Instrumentation minor in Economics and minor in Finance Students depending on their chosen tracks take 49 to 54 units of specialization courses Below is a list of specialization courses for the Medical Instrumentation track

Materials Instrumentation Specialization Units
Radiation Physics (lecture & lab) 7
Biomedical Instrumentation 3
Radiation Therapy 6
Medical Imaging 3
Physiology 3
Radiation Biology 3
Nuclear Medicine 3
Health Physics 4
Chemistry and Biochemistry 11
Electronics (lecture and lab) 8
Bioethics 3
Total 54
PROGRAM COURSE CHECKLISTS
BS Physics minor in Finance

First Trimester AY 2011-2012
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
MATH111 College Algebra 3
MATH112 Trigonometry 3
LBYPHYX Physics Laboratory 1 for Physics Majors 2
FILKOMU Kuomunikasyon sa Araling Filipino 3
TREDONE Humanity’s Search for Life 3
KASPIL1 Pag-aaral sa Buhay M ga Akda at Nagawa ni Dr Jose Rizal 3
FWTEAMS Physics Fitness & Wellness in Team Sports 2
PERSEF1 Personal Effectiveness Foundation (2)
Total Units 17+2(2)
Second Trimester AY 2011-2012
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
MATH113 Analysis 1 4 MATH111
PHYFUN1 Physics Fundamentals 1 3 MATH111 MATH112(soft)
COMPHY1 Computer for Physics 1 3 MATH111 MATH112(soft)
SOCTEC1 Integrated Social Science Technoogy & Society 1 3
ENGLCOM Basic Communication & Study Skills 3
FWSPORT Physical Fitness & Wellness in Individual/Dual Sports 2
NSTP-C1/R1 NSTP Program – Civic Welfare Training Service/ Military Science 1 (3)
Total Units 16+2(3)
Third Trimester AY 2011-2012
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
MATH114 Analysis 2 4 MATH113
PHYFUN2 Physics Fundamentals 2 (lec) 3 PHYFUN1
LBYPHY2 Physics Fundamentals 2 (lab) 1
COMPHY2 Computer for Physics 2 3 COMPHY1
ENGLRES Basic Research Skills/ English for Specific Purposes 3 ENGLCOM
INTFILO Introductory Philosophy 3
NSTP-C2/R2 NSTP Program – Civic Welfare Training Service/ M ilitary Science 2 (3) NSTP-C1/R1
FWDANCE Physical Fitness & Wellness in Dance 2
LASARE1 Lasallian Recollection 1 0
Total Units 17+2(3)
First Trimester AY 2012-2013
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
INOCHE1 Gen Chemistry 1 (lec) 3
LBYCHE14 Gen Chemistry 1 (lab) 1
MATPHY1 Mathematical Methods in Physics 1 3 MATH114
MATH115 Analysis 3 3 MATH114
PHYFUN3 Physics Fundamentals 3 (lec) 3 PHYFUN2
LBYPHY3 Physics Fundamentals 3 (lab) 1 PHYFUN3 LBYPHYX
SPEECOM Oral Communication/Advanced Speech Class 3 ENGLRES
PERSEF2 Personal Effectiveness 2 (2) PERSEF1
LASARE2 Lasallian Recollection 2 0 LASARE1
Total Units 18(2)
Second Trimester AY 2012-2013
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
INOCHE2 Gen Chemistry 2 (lec) 3 INOCHE1
LBYCHE15 Gen Chemistry 2 (lab) 1 LBYCHE14
MATPHY2 Mathematical Methods in Physics 2 3 MATPHY1
PHYFUN4 Physics Fundamentals 4 3 PHYFUN3
BAELEC1 Basic Electronics 1 3 PHYFUN2
LBYPHYK Basic Electronics Lab 1 1 LBYPHY2
COMETPY Computational Methods in Physics 3 COMPHY2
Total Units 17
Third Trimester AY 2012-2013
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
CHEMBIO Biochemistry 3 INOCHE2
STATSCI Statistics for Science 3 MATH111
CLASME1 Classical mechanics 1 3 PHYFUN1MATHPHY1
RADPHY1 Radiation Physics 1 (lec) 3 PHYFUN3
LBYPHYP Radiation Physics 1 (lab) 1 LBYPHY3
BAELEC2 Basic Electronics 2 (lec) 3 BAELEC1
LBYPHYL Basic Electronics 2 (lab) 1 LBYPHYK
TREDTWO The Filipino Christian in a Changing World 3 TREDONE
Total Units 20
First Trimester AY 2013-2014
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
PHYSIO1 Introduction to Physiology 3 CHEMBIO
MATPHY3 Mathematical Methods in Physics 3 3 MATPHY2MATH115
QUMEONE Quantum Mechanics 1 3 PHYFUN3 MATPHY2
CLASME2 Classical Mechanics 2 3 CLASME1
RADIBIO Radiation Biology 3 RADPHY1
BAELEC3 Basic Electronics 3 3 BAELEC2
LBYPHYM Basic Electronics 3 (lab) 1 LBYPHYL
Total Units 19
Second Trimester AY 2013-2014
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
QUMETWO Quantum Mechanics 2 3 QUMEONE
PHYSEMI Physics Seminar 1 SPEECOM
RADTHE1 Radiation Therapy 1 3 RADPHY1RADIBIO
IMAGMED Medical Imaging (lec) 2 COMPHY1PHYSIO1
LBYPHYT Medical Imaging (lab) 1
SENSORI Sensors M easurements & Biomedical Instrumentation (lab) 2
LBYMEE Sensors M easurements & Biomedical Instrumentation (lec) 1
TREDTRI The Christian and the Word 3 TREDTWO
Total Units 16
Third Trimester AY 2013-2014
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
STATMEC Statistical Mechanics 3 PHYFUN2MATPHY2
ELECMA1 Electricity & Magnetism 1 3 MATPHY1PHYFUN2
THYSPHY1 Physics Research 1 1 PHYSEM I
RADPHY2 Radiation Physics 2 3 RAPHY1
NUCLMED Nuclear Medicine 3 RAPHY1
GRTWORK Great Works 3
SOCTEC2 Integrated Social Science Technology & Society 2 3
Total Units 19
First Trimester AY 2014-2015
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
ELECMA2 Electricity & Magnetism 2 3 ELECMA1
SOLSTAT Solid State Physics 3 STATMEC QUMEONE
THYSPHY2 Physics Research 2 1 THYSPHY1
HEALTHP Health Physics 4 RADPHY2
TREDFOR The Christian Vocation of Life 3 TREDTRI
HUMALIT Introduction to Literature 3
PERSEF3 Personal Effectiveness 3 (2) PERSEF2
LASARE3 Lasallian Retreat 0 LASARE2
Total Units 17(2)
Second Trimester AY 2014-2015
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
RADTHE2 Radiation Therapy 2 3 RADTHE1
THYSPHY3 Physics Research 3 1 THYSPHY2
FILDLAR Pagbabasa at Pagsulat sa Iba’t Ibang 3 FILKOMU
BIOTICS Bioethics 3
HUMAART Art Appreciation 3
KASPIL2 Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas 3 KASPIL2
Total Units 16
Summer AY 2014-2015
Course Code
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite
MEDPRAC Medical Practicum 3
Total Units 3
TO THE STUDENT: Please take note that subjects should not be enrolled without passing their respective pre-requisite Be reminded that subjects taken without having passed the pre-requisite will be INVALIDATED Subjects without pre-requisite can be taken in any term Please be guided accordingly Thank you

Academic Units 201
Non-Academic Units 12
Total Units 213

• De La Salle University (DLSU) is one of the most prestigious private universities in the Philippines. Established in 1911, the university has a rich history and a strong commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and environmental sustainability. In this article, we will explore the history, mission, programs, and achievements of DLSU.

History

• DLSU was founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Catholic religious congregation also known as the De La Salle Brothers. The university started as De La Salle College with just 11 students and four Christian Brothers. It was initially established to provide elementary and vocational education to poor children in Manila. In 1920, the college expanded its programs to include secondary education, and in 1946, it became a university offering undergraduate and graduate programs.

Mission and Values

• DLSU is guided by the Lasallian philosophy, which is based on the teachings of St. John Baptist de La Salle, the founder of the De La Salle Brothers. The Lasallian philosophy emphasizes the importance of education in transforming the lives of individuals and society as a whole. It promotes the values of faith, zeal for service, communion, and respect for life and the environment.
• The mission of DLSU is to provide quality education that transforms individuals and society. The university aims to produce graduates who are competent, committed, and compassionate leaders who will contribute to nation-building and global development.

Programs and Achievements

• DLSU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, social sciences, humanities, law, and science. The university is known for its innovative teaching methods, such as the flipped classroom and project-based learning, which encourage active student participation and engagement.
• DLSU has also received numerous accolades and recognition for its academic excellence and research achievements. It is one of the top universities in the Philippines and has been consistently ranked in various international rankings, such as the QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
• DLSU is also committed to social justice and environmental sustainability. The university has various programs and initiatives that promote social responsibility and environmental stewardship. It has established the Center for Social Concern and Action, which aims to provide opportunities for students to engage in community service and outreach programs. The university also has the Lasallian Institute for the Environment, which focuses on research and advocacy for environmental conservation and sustainability.

Conclusion

• De La Salle University is a premier academic institution that has made significant contributions to Philippine education and society. Guided by the Lasallian philosophy, the university provides quality education that transforms individuals and society. DLSU is known for its academic excellence, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability. It continues to be a leader in education and research and is a source of pride for the Philippines.

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