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Program checklist · B.S.

Physics, B.S.

Union College · Schenectady, NY

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Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
40.0202
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196866
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196866_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.

Requirements for the Physics Major

0 items

    Eleven required courses in physics

    11 items
    1. PHY 120
      1.0
    2. PHY 121
      1.0
    3. PHY 170
      1
    4. PHY 171
      1
    5. PHY 199
      1
    6. PHY 220
      1.0
    7. PHY 230
      1.0
    8. PHY 270
      1.0
    9. PHY 300
      1.0
    10. PHY 310
      Advanced Topics in Physics 1
      or: PHY 311 - Advanced Topics in Physics 2
      1.0
    11. * Some students may substitute PHY 123 for PHY 170, and PHY 122 for PHY 171. PHY 123 and PHY 122 are no longer taught (as of 2025-2026), and have been replaced with PHY 170 and PHY 171. ** Students entering in the Fall of 2025 or later are required to take PHY 199.
      Not resolved to a course

    Physics 010 Requirement

    0 items

      Including the WS requirement

      5 items
      1. Two Term Thesis Option:
        Not resolved to a course
      2. PHY 490
        0.0
      3. PHY 491
        2.0
      4. One Term Thesis Option:
        Not resolved to a course
      5. PHY 493
        1.0

      Additional Requirements

      6 items
      1. MTH 115
        1.0
      2. and
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MTH 117
        1.0
      4. and
        Not resolved to a course
      5. Two other electives selected from any science, engineering, or computer science courses numbered 100 or above; at least one of which must be taken outside of the department.
        Not resolved to a course
      6. Students are expected to attend the weekly departmental colloquium series to gain an appreciation for current research in physics and related areas.
        Not resolved to a course

      Curriculum for those attending graduate school

      0 items

        Physics

        11 items
        1. PHY 120
          1.0
        2. PHY 121
          1.0
        3. PHY 220
          1.0
        4. PHY 230
          1.0
        5. PHY 270
          1.0
        6. PHY 300
          1.0
        7. PHY 310
          1.0
        8. PHY 311
          1.0
        9. PHY 350
          1.0
        10. PHY 490
          0.0
        11. PHY 491
          2.0

        Math

        4 items
        1. MTH 115
          1.0
        2. MTH 117
          1.0
        3. and
          Not resolved to a course
        4. MTH 130
          1.0

        Students considering graduate school are also strongly encouraged to take electives from the following

        3 items
        1. PHY 200
          1.0
        2. PHY 210
          1.0
        3. PHY 312
          1.0

        Requirements

        5 items
        1. AST 200
          1.0
        2. AST 210
          1.0
        3. AST 220
          1.0
        4. AST 230
          1.0
        5. AST 240
          1.0

        Requirements

        1 item
        1. Any 100-level course
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements

        1 item
        1. MTH 140
          1.0

        Requirements

        1 item
        1. ECE 225
          1.0

        Possible Substitution Courses

        6 items
        1. MER 212
          1.0
        2. for
          Not resolved to a course
        3. PHY 230
          1.0
        4. ECE 343
          1.0
        5. for
          Not resolved to a course
        6. PHY 270
          1.0

        Requirements for Honors in Physics and Astronomy

        0 items

          Requirements for the Leadership in Medicine Program

          0 items
            Source. Union College, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.union.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=29&poid=7176. Captured page pages/0328.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.