May 12, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics and Astronomy


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Charlie Freeman, Chair
(ISC 234A)

physics.geneseo.edu/

HEGIS Code: 1902.00 (Physics, B.A.), 1902.00 (Physics, B.S.), 1902.01 (Physics, Adolescence Education: Physics and General Science, B.A.)

Preparation

Students planning to pursue a program in physics should have a better than average, well-rounded background in high school mathematics. They should register for MATH 221  and PHYS 123 /PHYS 124  in the first semester of the freshman year.

Honors in Physics

Available by invitation of the department to students who have completed at least 90 credits and at least 22 credits in physics including PHYS 372 . Work consists of significant research participation and reporting that work at a department colloquium and also in a thesis or professional paper. Honors students are exempt from PHYS 341 .

Programs

    Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts - Adolescence EducationBachelor of ScienceMinor

    Courses

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