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Physics, B.S.

SUNY College at Geneseo · Geneseo, NY

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Bachelor of Science program in Physics emphasizes the foundational core physics courses that prepare students for careers in physics research, laboratory work, or master’s and doctoral programs in physics or related fields.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196167
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196167_18aff376
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)

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    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)

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        Source. SUNY College at Geneseo, catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin — https://bulletin.geneseo.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=27&poid=3152&returnto=1561. Captured page pages/0163.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.