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Program checklist · B.S.

Physics, B.S.

SUNY College at Plattsburgh · Plattsburgh, 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 University Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Preparation for a career utilizing physics is the primary goal of this program. Students will acquire the background necessary to enter industrial research laboratories or graduate degree programs. For more information, contact the Physics Department . For help with schedule planning, refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196246
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196246_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.

Major Departmental Requirements 39-41 Credits

8 items
  1. PHY 111
  2. PHY 112
  3. PHY 314
  4. PHY 341
  5. PHY 380
  6. PHY 398
    Technical Reports in Physics and Engineering (3 cr.)
    As published: “Technical Reports in Physics and Engineering (3 cr.) (AWR)”
  7. PHY 421
  8. PHY 452

Physics Electives: (10-12 cr.)

6 items
  1. PHY 317
  2. PHY 365
  3. PHY 366
  4. PHY 379
  5. PHY 411
  6. PHY 495

Cognate Requirements 27-36 Credits

8 items
  1. CHE 111
  2. CHE 112
  3. CSC 221
  4. MAT 104
  5. MAT 224
  6. MAT 225
  7. MAT 326
  8. MAT 426

Mathematics Prerequisite/Placement: (0-6 cr.)

2 items
  1. MAT 101
    Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.)
    As published: “Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.) or equivalent (0 cr.)”
  2. MAT 102
    Precalculus (3 cr.)
    As published: “Precalculus (3 cr.) or Calculus Readiness Test (0 cr.)”

Computing Prerequisites: (0-3 cr.)

4 items
  1. CSC 121
  2. CSC 122
  3. CSC 123
  4. Familiarity with programming
    Not resolved to a course

Additional Degree Requirements

3 items
  1. Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements , including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum , elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.
    Not resolved to a course
  3. A minimum grade of C in all physics (PHY) and cognate courses.
    Not resolved to a course
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