Physics, Engineering (Five-Year [3-2] Program), B.A.

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General Education Requirements (30-46 Credits)

Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.

Basic Requirements: (41 Credits)

PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 124 - N/Analytical Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 125 - N/Analytical Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 126 - N/Analytical Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 223 - Analytical Physics III Credit(s): 3
PHYS 224 - Analytical Physics IV Credit(s): 3
PHYS 226 - Optics and Modern Physics Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHYS 228 - Mathematical Methods in Physics Credit(s): 2
PHYS 261 - Programming in Physics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 341 - Seminar in Physics Credit(s): 1
PHYS 352 - Quantum Mechanics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 362 - Intermediate Laboratory Credit(s): 3
Electives in physics, including PHYS 311 Credit(s): 14

Footnotes

With departmental approval, 8-9 credits of Engineering and Physics courses may be taken at the Engineering School.

Related Requirements: (23 Credits)

MATH 221 - R/Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MATH 222 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MATH 223 - Calculus III Credit(s): 4
MATH 326 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 119 - N/Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 2
or
CHEM 203 - N/Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 119 - N/Introductory Chemistry Lab
Credit(s): 2

Footnotes

Students must complete the College General Education requirements.

Students completing this five-year program receive the Bachelor of Arts degree (in physics) from Geneseo and the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from an engineering school. Please contact Dr. Ed Pogozelski for a list of engineering schools with which SUNY Geneseo has a 3/2 articulation agreement. Those pursuing this program must satisfy Geneseo’s requirements for four-year programs. Appropriate courses completed at the other institutions can be used to fulfill some of these requirements. Students must complete 90 credits at Geneseo before transferring to the engineering school.

Outline/Advising Guide

For Students who Matriculated prior to Fall 2022:

Typical 3-2 Engineering Program for students seeking a BA Degree in Physics from Geneseo and a BS Degree in Engineering.

First Year

Fall (15 Credit Hours)

PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 124 - N/Analytical Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
MATH 221 - R/Calculus I Credit(s): 4
INTD 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3
INTD 106 - Conventions of College Writing Credit(s): 1
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3

Spring (17 Credit Hours)

PHYS 125 - N/Analytical Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 126 - N/Analytical Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
MATH 222 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3
S/ Credit(s): 3
U/ Credit(s): 3

Second Year

Fall (15 Credit Hours)

PHYS 223 - Analytical Physics III Credit(s): 3
PHYS 226 - Optics and Modern Physics Laboratory Credit(s): 1
MATH 223 - Calculus III Credit(s): 4
N/CHEM Lab Sequence I Credit(s): 4
Foreign Language Credit(s): 3

Spring (15 Credit Hours)

PHYS 224 - Analytical Physics IV Credit(s): 3
PHYS 228 - Mathematical Methods in Physics Credit(s): 2
PHYS 261 - Programming in Physics Credit(s): 3
MATH 326 - Differential Equations Credit(s): 3
CHEM Lab Sequence II Credit(s): 4

Third Year

Fall (16 Credit Hours)

PHYS 311 - Classical Mechanics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 300-level Elective Credit(s): 3
F/ Credit(s): 3
M/ Credit(s): 3
HUMN 220 - W/H/Western Humanities I Credit(s): 4 or
HUMN 221 - W/H/Western Humanities II Credit(s): 4

Spring (12 Credit Hours)

PHYS 341 - Seminar in Physics Credit(s): 1
PHYS 362 - Intermediate Laboratory Credit(s): 3
PHYS 300-level Elective Credit(s): 3
F/ Credit(s): 3
S/ Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 90

Note: Where no prerequisites apply, some variation in the order or semester in which courses are taken is possible. Students should consult their academic advisors for additional information.

Special Instructions:

Must complete all Gen Ed requirements
6 additional PHYS 300-level elective credits are required.
With departmental permission, physics or engineering courses may be taken at the Engineering School to fulfill this requirement.

NOTE: Students should consult with their academic advisor for appropriate electives and fourth and fifth year programs at the Engineering School. Several engineering fields require certain physics courses to be taken at Geneseo prior to the Engineering School