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Program checklist · B.A.

Physics, Adolescence Education: Physics and General Science, B.A.

SUNY College at Geneseo · Geneseo, NY

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
122
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Students whose objective is to become secondary school physics teachers qualify for New York State initial certification by completing the Bachelor of Arts degree program in the department and the courses required in the Teacher Education program (see School of Education program description). Certification in adolescence education is not available with the Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196167
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196167_ae292f67
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

NSTA Adolescence Science Program Learning Outcomes

6 items
  1. Content Knowledge: Effective teachers of science understand and articulate the knowledge and practices of contemporary science. They interrelate and interpret important concepts, ideas, and applications in their fields of licensure.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Content Pedagogy: Effective teachers of science understand how students learn and develop scientific knowledge. Preservice teachers use scientific inquiry to develop this knowledge for all students.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Learning Environments: Effective teachers of science are able to plan for engaging all students in science learning by setting appropriate goals that are consistent with knowledge of how students learn science and are aligned with state and national standards. The plans reflect the nature and social context of science, inquiry, and appropriate safety considerations. Candidates design and select learning activities, instructional settings, and resources–including science-specific technology, to achieve those goals; and they plan fair and equitable assessment strategies to evaluate if the learning goals are met.
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Safety: Effective teachers of science can, in a P-12 classroom setting, demonstrate and maintain chemical safety, safety procedures, and the ethical treatment of living organisms needed in the P-12 science classroom appropriate to their area of licensure.
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Impact on Student Learning: Effective teachers of science provide evidence to show that P-12 students’ understanding of major science concepts, principles, theories, and laws have changed as a result of instruction by the candidate and that student knowledge is at a level of understanding beyond memorization. Candidates provide evidence for the diversity of students they teach.
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Professional Knowledge and Skills: Effective teachers of science strive continuously to improve their knowledge and understanding of the ever changing knowledge base of both content, and science pedagogy, including approaches for addressing inequities and inclusion for all students in science. They identify with and conduct themselves as part of the science education community.
    Not resolved to a course

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

0 items

    Physics Major Requirements

    0 items

      Basic Requirements (41 Credits)

      17 items
      1. PHYS 123
        Analytical Physics I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. PHYS 124
        Analytical Physics I Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      3. PHYS 125
        Analytical Physics II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. PHYS 126
        Analytical Physics II Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      5. PHYS 223
        Analytical Physics III
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. PHYS 224
        Analytical Physics IV
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. PHYS 226
        Optics and Modern Physics Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      8. PHYS 228
        Mathematical Methods in Physics
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      9. PHYS 261
        Programming in Physics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      10. PHYS 341
        Seminar in Physics
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      11. PHYS 352
        Quantum Mechanics I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      12. PHYS 362
        Intermediate Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      13. One of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
      14. PHYS 463
        Instrumentation and Interfacing
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      15. PHYS 472
        Undergraduate Research
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      16. PHYS 484
        Astrophysical Techniques
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      17. EDUC 350
        Student Teaching II
        Not resolved to a course
        7.5

      300-level PHYS electives including at least one of the following: (12 Credits)

      3 items
      1. PHYS 311
        Classical Mechanics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. PHYS 335
        Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. PHYS 344
        Statistical Thermodynamics
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Notes

      3 items
      1. BA students may not receive degree credit for both PHYS 313 and PHYS 332 .
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Directed Studies cannot count towards the elective credits in physics.
        Not resolved to a course
      3. Students may count only one of the following courses towards the major: PHYS 463, PHYS 472, and PHYS 484.
        Not resolved to a course

      Related Requirements (23 Credits)

      17 items
      1. MATH 221
        Calculus I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      2. MATH 222
        Calculus II
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      3. MATH 223
        Calculus III
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      4. MATH 326
        Differential Equations
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. A one-year laboratory science course sequence in another natural science discipline
        Not resolved to a course
      6. CHEM 116
        Chemistry I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      7. CHEM 118
        Chemistry II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      8. CHEM 119
        Introductory Chemistry Lab
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      9. CHEM 129
        Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry
        Not resolved to a course
        or: CHEM 203 - Principles of Chemistry I
        1
      10. CHEM 204
        Principles of Chemistry II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      11. CHEM 119
        Introductory Chemistry Lab
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      12. BIOL 117
        General Biology - Cells, Genetics, Evolution
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      13. BIOL 118
        General Biology Laboratory I
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      14. BIOL 119
        General Biology - Diversity, Physiology, Ecology
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      15. BIOL 120
        General Biology Laboratory II
        Not resolved to a course
        or: GSCI 160 - Physical Geology
        1
      16. GSCI 161
        Physical Geology Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      17. GSCI 170
        Historical Geology
        Not resolved to a course
        4

      Minimum Competence Requirement

      0 items

        Department Writing Requirement

        0 items

          Adolescence Education: (38 Credits)*

          13 items
          1. Block I
            Not resolved to a course
          2. INTD 203
            Social Foundations of Education in the United States
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          3. Block II
            Not resolved to a course
          4. EDUC 204
            Dimensions of Teaching
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          5. EDUC 206
            Practicum - Dimensions of Teaching
            Not resolved to a course
            1
          6. SPED 205
            Teaching Secondary Learners with Special Needs
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          7. Block III
            Not resolved to a course
          8. INTD 301
            Topics in Secondary Education: (subtitle)
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          9. INTD 302
            Methods and Materials in Secondary Education: (subtitle)
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          10. Block IV Two of the Following:
            Not resolved to a course
          11. EDUC 340
            Student Teaching I
            Not resolved to a course
            7.5
          12. EDUC 350
            Student Teaching II
            Not resolved to a course
            7.5
          13. EDUC 360
            International Student Teaching - Adolescence Education
            Not resolved to a course
            7.5

          Footnotes

          0 items

            Related Requirements: (7 Credits)

            3 items
            1. PSYC 216
              Adolescent Development
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. EDUC 215
              Foundations of Literacy in the Secondary School
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            3. H&PE 350 - Health and Safety Issues in the Schools
              Not resolved to a course
              1

            Sample Course Map

            52 items
            1. First Year
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Fall - 16 Credits
              Not resolved to a course
            3. PHYS 123
              Analytical Physics I
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            4. PHYS 124
              Analytical Physics I Laboratory
              Not resolved to a course
              1
            5. MATH 221
              Calculus I
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            6. WRTG 105
              Writing Seminar: (subtitle)
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            7. World Language (101)
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            8. Spring - 15 Credits
              Not resolved to a course
            9. PHYS 125
              Analytical Physics II
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            10. PHYS 126
              Analytical Physics II Laboratory
              Not resolved to a course
              1
            11. MATH 222
              Calculus II
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            12. Participation in Global Society (CGC/SST)
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            13. World Language 102 -
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            14. Second Year
              Not resolved to a course
            15. Fall - 18 Credits
              Not resolved to a course
            16. PHYS 223
              Analytical Physics III
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            17. PHYS 226
              Optics and Modern Physics Laboratory
              Not resolved to a course
              1
            18. PHYS 261
              Programming in Physics
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            19. MATH 223
              Calculus III
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            20. INTD 203
              Social Foundations of Education in the United States (DPP)
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            21. Lab Science I
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            22. Spring - 16 Credits
              Not resolved to a course
            23. PHYS 224
              Analytical Physics IV
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            24. PHYS 228
              Mathematical Methods in Physics
              Not resolved to a course
              2
            25. MATH 326
              Differential Equations
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            26. PSYC 216
              Adolescent Development
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            27. Lab Science II
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            28. H&PE 350 - Health and Safety Issues in the Schools
              Not resolved to a course
              1
            29. Third Year
              Not resolved to a course
            30. Fall - 16 Credits
              Not resolved to a course
            31. PHYS 352
              Quantum Mechanics I
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            32. PHYS 362
              Intermediate Laboratory
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            33. EDUC 204
              Dimensions of Teaching
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            34. EDUC 206
              Practicum - Dimensions of Teaching
              Not resolved to a course
              1
            35. SPED 205
              Teaching Secondary Learners with Special Needs
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            36. EDUC 215
              Foundations of Literacy in the Secondary School
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            37. Spring - 14 Credits
              Not resolved to a course
            38. PHYS 341
              Seminar in Physics
              Not resolved to a course
              1
            39. PHYS 3XX Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            40. INTD 301
              Topics in Secondary Education: (subtitle)
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            41. INTD 302
              Methods and Materials in Secondary Education: (subtitle)
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            42. Participation in Global Society (WCV)
              Not resolved to a course
              4
            43. Fourth Year
              Not resolved to a course
            44. Fall - 15 Credits
              Not resolved to a course
            45. EDUC 340
              Student Teaching I
              Not resolved to a course
              7.5
            46. EDUC 350
              Student Teaching II
              Not resolved to a course
              7.5
            47. Counts for Integrative and Applied Learning
              Not resolved to a course
            48. Spring - 12 Credits
              Not resolved to a course
            49. PHYS 344
              Statistical Thermodynamics
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            50. PHYS 3XX Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            51. PHYS 3XX Elective
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            52. Participation in Global Society (CAI)
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Footnotes

            0 items

              KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

              0 items
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