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Physics BA

University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Think big-or small-or anywhere in between. From subatomic particles to the ever-expanding universe, physics explains the natural phenomena all around us, and serves as the foundation for chemistry, astronomy and many other scientific fields. If you have questions about how the world works, physics is where you’ll find the answers. Whether you want to discover black holes, invent faster computer chips or become a teacher, physics lets you be a force in the world.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196088
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196088_d56ec448
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Admission Criteria

0 items

    Major Requirements

    0 items

      Physics Core (37 credits)

      16 items
      1. PHY 107LR
        General Physics I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      2. PHY 117LR
        Honors Physics I
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      3. PHY 108LR
        General Physics II
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      4. PHY 118LR
        Honors Physics II
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      5. PHY 158LAB
        General Physics II Lab
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      6. PHY 207LR
        General Physics III
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      7. PHY 208LEC
        General Physics IV
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      8. PHY 257LAB
        General Physics III Lab
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      9. PHY 301LEC
        Intermediate Mechanics I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      10. PHY 307LAB
        Modern Physics Lab
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      11. PHY 401LEC
        Quantum Mechanics I - Fundamentals
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      12. PHY 402LEC
        Quantum Mechanics II - Applications
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      13. PHY 403LEC
        Electricity and Magnetism I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      14. PHY 405LEC
        Thermal and Statistical Physics I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      15. PHY 407LAB
        Advanced Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      16. PHY 408LAB
        Advanced Laboratory
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Two Physics Electives (6 credits)

      6 items
      1. PHY 302LEC
        Intermediate Mechanics II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. PHY 404LEC
        Electricity and Magnetism II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. PHY 406LEC
        Thermal and Statistical Physics II
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. PHY 410LEC
        Computational Physics I
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. PHY 425LEC
        Optics and Photonics
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. PHY 431LEC
        Mathematical Physics I
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      One Physics 300/400 level Elective (3 credits)

      0 items

        Additional Course Requirements (26 credits)

        8 items
        1. CHE 101LR
          General Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        2. CHE 113LAB
          General Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        3. CHE 102LR
          General Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        4. CHE 114LAB
          General Chemistry
          Not resolved to a course
          1
        5. MTH 141LR
          College Calculus I
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        6. MTH 142LR
          College Calculus 2
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        7. MTH 241LR
          College Calculus 3
          Not resolved to a course
          4
        8. MTH 306LR
          Introduction to Differential Equations
          Not resolved to a course
          4

        Additional Degree Requirements Include

        2 items
        1. Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
          Not resolved to a course

        Academic Requirements

        0 items

          Program Honors

          0 items

            Program Distinction

            0 items

              Curricular Plan

              43 items
              1. UB Seminar
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              2. CHE 101LR
                General Chemistry
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              3. CHE 113LAB
                General Chemistry
                Not resolved to a course
                1
              4. MTH 141LR
                College Calculus I
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              5. PHY 107LR
                General Physics I
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              6. PHY 117LR
                Honors Physics I
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              7. MTH 142LR
                College Calculus 2
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              8. PHY 108LR
                General Physics II
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              9. PHY 118LR
                Honors Physics II
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              10. PHY 158LAB
                General Physics II Lab
                Not resolved to a course
                1
              11. CHE 102LR
                General Chemistry
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              12. CHE 114LAB
                General Chemistry
                Not resolved to a course
                1
              13. ENG 105LEC
                Writing and Rhetoric
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              14. MTH 241LR
                College Calculus 3
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              15. MTH 306LR
                Introduction to Differential Equations
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              16. PHY 208LEC
                General Physics IV
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              17. Pathway
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              18. Pathway
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              19. PHY 207LR
                General Physics III
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              20. PHY 257LAB
                General Physics III Lab
                Not resolved to a course
                1
              21. Pathway
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              22. Pathway
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              23. Elective
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              24. PHY 301LEC
                Intermediate Mechanics I
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              25. PHY 401LEC
                Quantum Mechanics I - Fundamentals
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              26. Communication Literacy 2
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              27. Pathway
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              28. Elective
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              29. PHY 307LAB
                Modern Physics Lab
                Not resolved to a course
                2
              30. PHY 402LEC
                Quantum Mechanics II - Applications
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              31. PHY Elective
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              32. Pathway
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              33. Elective
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              34. UBC 399MNT
                UB Curriculum Capstone
                Not resolved to a course
                1
              35. PHY 403LEC
                Electricity and Magnetism I
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              36. PHY 405LEC
                Thermal and Statistical Physics I
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              37. Physics Elective
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              38. Elective
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              39. Physics 300/400 level Elective
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              40. PHY 408LAB
                Advanced Laboratory
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              41. PHY 407LAB
                Advanced Laboratory
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              42. Elective
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              43. Elective
                Not resolved to a course
                3
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