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Physics, B.S. Four-Year Degree Map for Bulletin Year 2020-2021 First Year Fall Classes - 16 credits Credits Spring Classes - 17 credits Credits ENGL 1010: English Composition I Pathways Required Core 3 ENGL 1012: English Composition II Pathways Required Core 3 MATH 1201: Calculus I Major (MATH 1011 or 1026 are pre-requisites unless enrolled through placement exam; Also fulfills Pathways Math & Quantitative Reasoning) 4 MATH 1206: Calculus II Major (Pre or Co-requisite for PHYS 1150) 4 CHEM 1100: General Chemistry I Major (Also fulfills Pathways Life & Physical Sciences; MATH 1011 or 1026 are pre or co-requisites if not placed into MATH 1201) 5 CHEM 2100: General Chemistry II Major (Also fulfills College Option) 5 CISC 1110 or 1115 Major 4 PHYS 1150: Calculus-Based General Physics I Major (Also fulfills Pathways Scientific World) 5 Second Year Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 16 credits Credits Individual & Society Pathways Flexible Core 3 World Cultures & Global Issues Pathways Flexible Core 3 Creative Expression Pathways Flexible Core 3 Creative Expression Pathways Flexible Core 3 MATH 2201: Multivariable Calculus Major (Pre or Co-requisite for PHYS 2150) 4 MATH 2101: Linear Algebra I Major 3 PHYS 2150: Calculus-Based General Physics II Major 5 MATH 2206: Introduction to Differential Equations Major 4 PHYS 3100: Introduction to Modern Physics Major 3 Third Year Fall Classes - 15 credits Credits Spring Classes - 15 credits Credits College Option Pathways College Option 3 College Option Pathways College Option 3 PHYS 3950: Modern Physics Laboratory Major 2 PHYS 3300: Electric Circuits Major 4 PHYS 4100: Analytical Mechanics Major 3 PHYS 4300: Atomic Physics and Quantum Mechanics I Major 3 PHYS 4000: Introduction to Theoretical Physics Major 4 PHYS 3900: Electrical Measurements Laboratory Major 2 General Elective General Elective 3 General Elective General Elective 3 Fourth Year Fall Classes - 12 credits Credits Spring Classes - 14 credits Credits U.S. Experience in Its Diversity Pathways Flexible Core 3 PHYS 4900W: Advanced Laboratory I Major 2 College Option Pathways College Option 3 General Elective General Elective 3 PHYS 4350: Atomic Physics and Quantum Mechanics II Major 3 General Elective General Elective 3 PHYS 4200: Electromagnetic Theory Major 3 General Elective General Elective 3 General Elective General Elective 3 Degree Details 30 Pathways Credits* 72 Major Credits 18 General Elective Credits Students may apply a second major, or a minor, towards their general elective credits. 120 Total Credits *The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Physics B.S. major includes 4 courses (PHYS 1150, MATH 1201, CHEM 1100, CHEM 2100) that also satisfy Pathways requirements. Therefore, students majoring in Physics B.S. only need to complete 30 additional Pathways credits. The Physic B.S. Course Sequence is for students planning graduate work toward a Ph.D. degree in physics or astronomy. Candidates must complete at least 60 credits in science and mathematics; 24 of these 60 credits must be completed in advanced courses in the Physics Department. These 24 credits must be completed at Brooklyn College with a grade of C or higher in each course. The following courses may be applied toward the 60 credits in science and mathematics: A) All courses in the departments of biology, chemistry, computer and information science, earth and environmental science, mathematics, physics, and psychology. B) Courses marked with a number sign (#) in the Department of Health and Nutrition Sciences. C) ANTH 2200, ANTH 3199, ANTH 3230, ANTH 3240, ANTH 3250, ANTH 3260, ANTH 3265, ANTH 3266, ANTH 3425, ANTH 3440, ANTH 3470, ANTH 4665, ECON 3400, ECON 4410, ECON 3410, ECON 4422, KINS 3023, KINS 3271, KINS 3275, KINS 3281, KINS 3285, KINS 4229, KINS 4251, PHIL 3203, PHIL 3204, PHIL 3231, PHIL 3232, PHIL 3422, PHIL 3423, PHIL 3601, PHIL 3605, PHIL 3610, SOCY 2701. The four-year degree map is designed to help you take the right courses in the right order so you can graduate in four years. It also helps you distinguish what courses qualify as Pathways courses, or Major courses, or General Elective courses. Ideally, you should follow the four-year degree map as closely as possible, but you are free to make some adjustments so long as the prerequisite requirements are satisfied. In conjunction with the four-year degree map, you should review Degree Works, and the Brooklyn College website, for an approved list of courses in your major. Overall, it is best to review your academic plan with your advisor on a regular basis. Contact Information Physics Department 1407b Ingersoll Hall Nicolas Giovambattista/Chairperson ngiovambattista@brooklyn.cuny.edu Go back to the Degree Maps List
30 Pathways Credits*
72 Major Credits
18 General Elective Credits
Students may apply a second major, or a minor, towards their general elective credits.
120 Total Credits
*The Pathways curriculum is typically 42 credits. However, the Physics B.S. major includes 4 courses (PHYS 1150, MATH 1201, CHEM 1100, CHEM 2100) that also satisfy Pathways requirements. Therefore, students majoring in Physics B.S. only need to complete 30 additional Pathways credits.
The Physic B.S. Course Sequence is for students planning graduate work toward a Ph.D. degree in physics or astronomy.
Candidates must complete at least 60 credits in science and mathematics; 24 of these 60 credits must be completed in advanced courses in the Physics Department. These 24 credits must be completed at Brooklyn College with a grade of C or higher in each course.
The following courses may be applied toward the 60 credits in science and mathematics:
The four-year degree map is designed to help you take the right courses in the right order so you can graduate in four years. It also helps you distinguish what courses qualify as Pathways courses, or Major courses, or General Elective courses. Ideally, you should follow the four-year degree map as closely as possible, but you are free to make some adjustments so long as the prerequisite requirements are satisfied.
In conjunction with the four-year degree map, you should review Degree Works, and the Brooklyn College website, for an approved list of courses in your major. Overall, it is best to review your academic plan with your advisor on a regular basis.
Physics Department 1407b Ingersoll Hall Nicolas Giovambattista/Chairperson ngiovambattista@brooklyn.cuny.edu
