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image 1Department of Physics
Programs| B.A./B.S. in Physics

Student Computer Lab, which is available in the Dept for student use
The major leading to the Bachelor of Arts in physics is for those seeking a broad scientific and liberal arts education. The program helps students understand how physics relates to and can help solve contemporary social and technological problems. The major leading to the Bachelor of Science in physics offers a more thorough, comprehensive concentration in the discipline.

The department also offers a minor in physics.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physics (120 credits)
Course#
Course Title
       Credits
PHY 113 Physics for Science Majors I           4 cr
PHY 114 Physics for Science Majors II           4 cr
PHY 211 Introduction to Mathematical Methods in Physics         4 cr
PHY 216     Modern Physics           4 cr
PHY 230 Engineering Statics         3 cr
PHY 260 Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory     3 cr
PHY 264 Optics     3 cr
PHY 322 Advanced Physics       4 cr
PHY 380 Electromagnetic Theory         4 cr
PHY 428 Quantum Mechanics       4 cr
MTH 141 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I       4 cr
MTH 142 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II         4 cr
MTH 243 Calculus III         4 cr
MTH 244 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations     4 cr
(Students are strongly advised to take MTH 253 Linear Algebra as an elective).
Open Electives (40 credits)
Open electives are chosen in consultation with the major adviser.
All the students must complete Adelphi University General Education requirements (28 credits) and demonstrate Level IV competency in a foreign language. A student enrolling in this program can minor in another field of study offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.



Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics (120 credits)
Course#
Course Title
 Credits
PHY 113 Physics for Science Majors I     4 cr
PHY 114 Physics for Science Majors II     4 cr
PHY 211 Introduction to Mathematical Methods in Physics I 4 cr
PHY 216     Modern Physics     4 cr
PHY 230 Engineering: Statics     3 cr
PHY 231 Engineering Dynamics     3 cr
PHY 244 Digital Circuits 4 cr
PHY 260 Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory 3 cr
PHY 264 Optics     3 cr
PHY 301 Mathematical Methods in Physics 3 cr
PHY 322 Advanced Physics 4 cr
PHY 380 Electromagnetic Theory     4 cr
PHY 428 Quantum Mechanics   4 cr
MTH 141 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I   4 cr
MTH 142 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II     4 cr
MTH 243 Calculus III     4 cr
MTH 244 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations 4 cr

Recommended Electives
(students are encouraged to take at least one course from this group of highly recommended electives)
Course#
Course Title
 Credits
CHE 111 General Chemistry I  4 cr
CHE 112 General Chemistry II 4 cr
MTH 253 Linear Algebra 4 cr
PHY 243 Analog Circuits 4 cr

Open Electives (30 credits)
Advanced Level Elective Courses: A Bachelor of Science candidate in physics is required to take 30 credits of open electives. A student may choose, in consultation with the faculty adviser, a number of advanced level elective courses offered by the physics department or other disciplines.


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Contact
For additional information, please contact:

Department of Physics
Adelphi University
Blodgett Hall, Room 8
P.O. Box 701
Garden City, NY 11530-0701

p - 516.877.4880
f - 516.877.4887
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