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

General Education Requirements (30-40 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 - Analytical Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
• PHYS 125 - Analytical Physics II Credit(s): 3
• PHYS 126 - 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

• PHYS 3XX Electives, including PHYS 352 - Quantum Mechanics I  and PHYS 311  Credit(s): 14

Related Requirements: (23 Credits)

• MATH 221 - 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

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• CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
• CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
• CHEM 119 - Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 1
• CHEM 129 - Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry Credit(s): 1

• or

• CHEM 203 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
• CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 3

• CHEM 119 - Introductory Chemistry Lab
    Credit(s): 1

  CHEM 129 - Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry  Credit(s): 1

Sample Course Map

For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.

Curriculum Map  

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

• First Year
  • Fall - 17 Credits
    • WRTG 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle)  - Credit(s): 4
    • MATH 221 - Calculus I  - Credit(s): 4
    • PHYS 120 - Physics First Year Experience  - Credit(s): 1
    • PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I  - Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 124 - Analytical Physics I Laboratory  - Credit(s): 1
    • World Language 101 - Credit(s): 4
  • Spring - 15 Credits
    • MATH 222 - Calculus II  - Credit(s): 4
    • PHYS 125 - Analytical Physics II  - Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 126 - Analytical Physics II Laboratory  - Credit(s): 1
    • World Language 102 - Credit(s): 4
    • Global Society: CAI - 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): 2
    • MATH 223 - Calculus III  - Credit(s): 4
    • CHEM Sequence I - Credit(s): 3
    • Global Society: CAI - Credit(s): 3
  • Spring - 14 Credits
    • 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 Sequence II - Credit(s): 3
• Third Year
  • Fall - 15 Credits
    • PHYS 311 - Classical Mechanics  - Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 3XX Elective - Credit(s): 3
    • Global Society: WVC - Credit(s): 4
    • Global Society CGC - Credit(s): 3
    • Electives - Credit(s): 2
  • Spring - 13 Credits
    • PHYS 341 - Seminar in Physics  - Credit(s): 1
    • PHYS 362 - Intermediate Laboratory  - Credit(s): 3
    • PHYS 3XX Elective - Credit(s): 3
    • Integrative and Applied Learning - Credit(s): 3
    • Electives - Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 90

Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prerequisites. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.  

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.

KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

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