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Physics

Overview

Official Name of Program

Physics

Plan Code

PHYSICS-BS

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Earth & Physical Sciences

Career

Undergraduate

Degree Designation

BS - Bachelor of Science

HEGIS Code

1902.00

NYSED Program Code

02928 - PHYSICS-BS

CIP Code

40.0801

Physics is the study of the matter and interactions that shape the universe and determine the properties and behavior of the natural world.

The physics program prepares majors for graduate study in physics or astronomy, as well as engineering. In particular, the pre-engineering track within physics prepares students for transfer to advanced undergraduate standing in engineering at City College, CUNY. The problem-solving skills physics degree recipients acquire also qualifies them for a variety of careers in industry including finance. We aim to ensure that students develop the skills and background to master the underlying physical principles of their discipline.

The physics discipline dedicates itself to making accessible a rigorous, high quality science education to a culturally and ethnically diverse population with widely varying degrees of science proficiency and preparation. We proudly provide research experiences for undergraduate physics majors through programs sponsored by the DOE, DOD, NSF, NASA, and other Federal, State, and City agencies.

Students interested in majoring in physics or pre-engineering should take Univ. Physics I (Physics 117 and 113) and its corequisite Calculus I (Math 121) as early as possible in their studies. Please come to the Dept. of Earth and Physical Sciences in Room 2F09 for proper advisement.

Requirements

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2023 Fall Term -
6
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  • RLA_RC_Mathtcl&QuantveReasng (Requirement Designations)
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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning

  • RLA_RC_Life&PhysicalSci (Requirement Designations)
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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Gateway to the Major

  • RLA_RC_Life&PhysicalSci (Requirement Designations)
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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Gateway to the Major

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2023 Fall Term -
10
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  • RLA_FC_ScientificWorld (Requirement Designations)
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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Life & Physical Science

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Life & Physical Science

  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
106
2023 Fall Term -
15
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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): College Option; Foreign Language I Requirement (See World Language Department for Placement)

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Scientific World

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Scientific World

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2023 Fall Term -
15
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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): College Option; Foreign Language II Requirement (See World Language Department for Placement)

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Free Elective

106
2023 Fall Term -
15
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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Free Elective

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2023 Fall Term -
15
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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): College Option; Writing Intensive

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): College Option

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Minor Course or Free Elective

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Free Elective

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2023 Fall Term -
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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Writing Intensive

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Physics/Astronomy Elective; 400+ level

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Free Elective

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2023 Fall Term -
15
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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Writing Intensive

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Physics/Astronomy Elective; 400+ level

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Minor Course or Free Elective

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Minor Course or Free Elective

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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Free Elective

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2023 Fall Term -
3
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2023 Fall Term -
3
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2023 Fall Term -
3
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    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Foreign language courses are determined through placement by the Foreign Language Department, AC-3C08.

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2023 Fall Term -
6
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  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)

    Course Requirement Group (Free Text): Foreign language courses are determined through placement by the Foreign Language Department, AC-3C08.

  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
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2023 Fall Term -
3
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2023 Fall Term -
3
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2023 Fall Term -
12
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2023 Fall Term -
12
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  • undefined (Course Set)(3 cr)
  • 400-Level or Higher Physics or Astronomy Elective(3 cr)
  • Minor Course or Free Elective(3 cr)
  • Minor Course or Free Elective(3 cr)