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Physics, B.S.

SUNY College at Geneseo · Geneseo, NY

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
40.1101
Credits (computed from items)
200
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196167
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196167_e37b4e72
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

0 items

    Basic Requirements: (44 Credits)

    19 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 311
      Classical Mechanics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    11. PHYS 335
      Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    12. PHYS 341
      Seminar in Physics
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    13. PHYS 344
      Statistical Thermodynamics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    14. PHYS 352
      Quantum Mechanics I
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    15. PHYS 362
      Intermediate Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    16. Two 300-level or higher PHYS elective courses
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    17. One of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
    18. PHYS 463
      Instrumentation and Interfacing
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    19. PHYS 472
      Undergraduate Research
      Not resolved to a course
      2

    Related Requirements: (23 credits)

    14 items
    1. BIOL 117
      General Biology - Cells, Genetics, Evolution
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. BIOL 118
      General Biology Laboratory I
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    3. BIOL 119
      General Biology - Diversity, Physiology, Ecology
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. BIOL 120
      General Biology Laboratory II
      Not resolved to a course
      or: CHEM 116 - Chemistry I
      1
    5. CHEM 118
      Chemistry II
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. CHEM 119
      Introductory Chemistry Lab
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    7. CHEM 129
      Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry
      Not resolved to a course
      or: GSCI 160 - Physical Geology
      1
    8. GSCI 161
      Physical Geology Laboratory
      Not resolved to a course
      1
    9. GSCI 170
      Historical Geology
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    10. and
      Not resolved to a course
    11. MATH 221
      Calculus I
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    12. MATH 222
      Calculus II
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    13. MATH 223
      Calculus III
      Not resolved to a course
      4
    14. MATH 326
      Differential Equations
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Footnotes

    3 items
    1. Interdisciplinary study (e.g., biophysics and geophysics);
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Preparation for graduate study in physics and engineering;
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Qualification for positions in physics research in industry and national research labs.
      Not resolved to a course

    Physics Other Requirements

    0 items

      Sample Course Map

      53 items
      1. First Year
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Fall - 17 Credits
        Not resolved to a course
      3. PHYS 120
        Physics First Year Experience
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      4. PHYS 123
        Analytical Physics I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. PHYS 124
        Analytical Physics I Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      6. MATH 221
        Calculus I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      7. WRTG 105
        Writing Seminar: (subtitle)
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      8. World Language (101)
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      9. Spring - 16 Credits
        Not resolved to a course
      10. PHYS 125
        Analytical Physics II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      11. PHYS 126
        Analytical Physics II Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      12. MATH 222
        Calculus II
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      13. Global Society (DPP)
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      14. World Language (102)
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      15. Second Year
        Not resolved to a course
      16. Fall - 14 Credits
        Not resolved to a course
      17. PHYS 223
        Analytical Physics III
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      18. PHYS 226
        Optics and Modern Physics Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      19. PHYS 261
        Programming in Physics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      20. MATH 223
        Calculus III
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      21. Global Society (WCV)
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      22. Spring - 14 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. Global Society (CAI)
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      27. Global Society (CGC)
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      28. Third Year - 16
        Not resolved to a course
      29. Fall - 16 Credits
        Not resolved to a course
      30. PHYS 311
        Classical Mechanics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      31. PHYS 352
        Quantum Mechanics I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      32. PHYS 362
        Intermediate Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      33. Lab Science I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      34. Global Society (SST)
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      35. Spring - 15 Credits
        Not resolved to a course
      36. PHYS 341
        Seminar in Physics
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      37. PHYS 463
        Instrumentation and Interfacing
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      38. PHYS 300
        level Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      39. Lab Science II
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      40. Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      41. Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      42. Fourth Year
        Not resolved to a course
      43. Fall - 15 Credits
        Not resolved to a course
      44. PHYS 335
        Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      45. PHYS 300
        level Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      46. Integrative & Applied Learning
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      47. Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      48. Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      49. Spring - 14 Credits
        Not resolved to a course
      50. PHYS 344
        Statistical Thermodynamics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      51. Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      52. Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      53. Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

      0 items
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