Physics and Astronomy

Mohammad Islam, Chair
294 Shineman Center
315-312-2388
physics@oswego.edu​
www.oswego.edu/physics

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The major programs develop versatile skills in theoretical and experimental physics (including familiarity with electronic equipment) that many employers in technologically oriented businesses and industry find attractive. SUNY Oswego physics graduates have an impressive record of entry to a wide variety of graduate programs nationwide in all branches of applied science. The Department offers the normal BS track, as well as a track in Applied Physics, a BA in Physics and Physics teaching certification.

The Department offers a strong and vibrant program that provides a solid grounding in experimental and theoretical physics with plenty of options to take advanced courses in Astrophysics, Computational Physics, Materials Science, Quantumn Mechanics.

In order to pursue interdisciplinary studies in graduate school,many students double major. Because it is the most basic of the natural sciences, physics is an ideal choice for one component of a double major with mathematics, chemistry, meteorology, biology or zoology. The department also offers a minor in Astronomy. The department offers excellent laboratory facilities and there is ample scope for students to get involved in research projects with faculty in Astrophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, History of Science, NanoPhysics, Nuclear Physics and Thin Films. Many students are able to go abroad during the summer to work at institutions overseas. There are opportunities for internships and coops in high technology industries. Students regularly present the results of their research at regional/national/international conferences.

Programs

Major

• •  Physics – BA Degree
• •  Physics – BS Degree

Minor

• •  Astronomy Minor
• •  Physics Minor

Honor Requirements for Major

• •  Physics Honors Program

Courses

Astronomy

• •  AST 100 - Astronomy
• •  AST 310 - Topics in Modern Astronomy
• •  AST 311 - Solar System Astronomy
• •  AST 350 - Observational Astronomy
• •  AST 390 - Special Topics in Astronomy
• •  AST 399 - Independent Study
• •  AST 401 - Advanced Astronomy
• •  AST 405 - Introductory Astrophysics
• •  AST 499 - Independent Study

Physics

• •  PHY 101 - Introductory Physics
• •  PHY 111 - College Physics I
• •  PHY 112 - General University Physics I
• •  PHY 195 - Physics Seminar
• •  PHY 198 - First Year Signature Course
• •  PHY 204 - Physics of Sound and Music
• •  PHY 205 - Energy and the Environment: A Global View
• •  PHY 206 - Physics for Elementary Education Majors
• •  PHY 212 - College Physics II
• •  PHY 213 - General University Physics II
• •  PHY 303 - Beginnings of Science: World View
• •  PHY 313 - General University Physics III
• •  PHY 313 LAB - General University Physics III Laboratory
• •  PHY 314 - Modern Physics
• •  PHY 314 LAB - Modern Physics Laboratory
• •  PHY 321 - Electronics
• •  PHY 321 LAB - Electronics Laboratory
• •  PHY 322 - Optics
• •  PHY 322 LAB - Optics Laboratory
• •  PHY 340 - Thermodynamics and its Applications
• •  PHY 362 - Electrical Circuits and Machines
• •  PHY 363 - Materials Science
• •  PHY 397 - Teaching Physics
• •  PHY 423 - Quantum Physics II
• •  PHY 423 LAB - Quantum Physics II Laboratory
• •  PHY 431 - Advanced Laboratory in Nuclear Physics
• •  PHY 435 - Computational Physics
• •  PHY 436 - Advanced Mechanics
• •  PHY 437 - Advanced Quantum Mechanics
• •  PHY 439 - Advanced Electromagnetic Theory
• •  PHY 467 - Special Topics in Physics
• •  PHY 496 - Senior Research Project
• •  PHY 499 - Independent Study