Program: Physics, B.S. - Adelphi University

Spring 2025 Update

Jul 03, 2025

NY State Program Code: 04147
HEGIS Code: 1902.00
CIP Code: 40.0801

(62 credits)

The major leading to the Bachelor of Science in physics offers a thorough and comprehensive training in the discipline.

General Education Requirements

All students must satisfy the University’s General Education requirements in addition to the requirements for the major in physics. For the B.A. degree only, students must also satisfy the University’s foreign language requirements.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics

Required GPA: 2.0
Credits Required for Major: 62
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

PHY (0156) 113 - Physics For Science Majors I Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 114 - Physics for Science Majors II Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 125 - Physics Orientation Seminar Credits: 1.00
PHY (0156) 211 - Mathematical Methods in Physics I Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 216 - Modern Physics Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 230 - Statics Credits: 3.00
PHY (0156) 231 - Dynamics Credits: 3.00
PHY (0156) 243 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 260 - Engineering Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory Credits: 3.00
PHY (0156) 264 - Optics Credits: 3.00
PHY (0156) 301 - Mathematical Methods in Physics I I Credits: 3.00
PHY (0156) 322 - Advanced Physics Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 380 - Electromagnetic Theory Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 428 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: 4.00
Electives*
MTH (0144) 141 - Calculus I Credits: 4.00 ¹
MTH (0144) 142 - Calculus II Credits: 4.00
MTH (0144) 243 - Calculus III Credits: 4.00
MTH (0144) 244 - Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations Credits: 3.00

Degree Map

The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Physics.