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Dec 12, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Physics BS
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Think big-or small-or anywhere in between. From subatomic particles to the ever-expanding universe, physics explains the natural phenomena all around us, and serves as the foundation for chemistry, astronomy and many other scientific fields. If you have questions about how the world works, physics is where you’ll find the answers. Whether you want to discover black holes, invent faster computer chips or become a teacher, physics lets you be a force in the world.
Visit the Physics academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Physics department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Physics Core (77 credits)
Two PHY Electives (6 credits)
One Technical Elective (3 credits)
One Additional Three-credit Technical Elective Course in Physics, Another Science, Engineering, or Mathematics at or Above the 300-level, as Approved by the Physics Undergraduate Director (see Academic Advising Report (AAR) for the full list of approved courses)
Total Credits Required for Major: 86
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Academic Requirements
Minimum major GPA of 2.0 required for graduation.
Program Honors
A student must excel in course work as well as complete a Senior Thesis. The Senior Thesis is prepared under the supervision of a Department of Physics faculty member. Credit for this is obtained through PHY 497 . The thesis is reviewed by the student’s mentor and the Undergraduate Director. The thesis should be at least 20 pages long and the student must have completed at least one semester of PHY 497 .
Students must also meet the remaining criteria outlined in the Academic Honors policy. Students who successfully complete the honors program and meet the criteria will have the appropriate notation on their official transcript.
Program Distinction
A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
Total Credits Required: 120
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge of:
- Students can identify basic/core laws of physics, describe the variables they contain, and relate them to observed natural phenomena.
- Students can derive analytic solutions to new or complex problems.
- Students can collect experimental data, analyze results and uncertainties quantitatively, present data graphically, and compare physical models with experimental results.
- Students become familiarized with contemporary areas of physics research and can implement modern research techniques, including computational methods.
- Students can present scientific results in the format of scientific journals with appropriate citation methods and present findings in conference-style talks.
(HEGIS: 19.02 PHYSICS-GEN-NO BIOPHYSCS, CIP: 40.0801 Physics, General)
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