Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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.

Footnotes


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

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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


Spring (17 Credit Hours)


Second Year


Fall (15 Credit Hours)


Spring (15 Credit Hours)


Third Year


Fall (16 Credit Hours)


Spring (12 Credit Hours)


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

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