Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for Physics, (PHY), B.S.
SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.
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Cortland Degree Requirements |
Complete at TC3 |
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Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I |
ENGL 100 (required GE) |
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Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II |
ENGL 101 (required GE) |
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Communication – Presentation (GECP): |
no equivalent – consider taking at Cortland, unless earning associate degree (GE & major required) |
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Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI): |
_______ (required GE) |
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Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 135 Calculus I (4 cr.) |
MATH 201 (GE & major required) |
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Natural Sciences (GENS): PHY 201 Principles of Physics I (4 cr.) |
PHSC 211 (GE & major required) (Spring only) |
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Humanities (GEHU): |
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Social Sciences (GESS): |
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The Arts (GEAR): |
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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS): |
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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH): |
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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is NOT acceptable) |
_______ 101 (required for B.S.) |
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Cortland Major Requirements |
Complete at TC3 |
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PHY 202 Principles of Physics II (4 cr.) |
PHSC 212 (Fall only) |
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MAT 236 Calculus II (4 cr.) |
MATH 202 |
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MAT 237 Calculus III (4 cr.) |
MATH 203 |
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MAT 272 Linear Algebra |
MATH 208 (offered occasionally) |
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MAT 336 Differential Equations |
MATH 206 (spring only) |
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CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.) |
CHEM 107 |
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CHE 228 and 278 General Chemistry II with lab (4 cr.) |
CHEM 108 |
*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.
Physics
School of Arts and Sciences
The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.
- To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
- Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
- If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.
About Physics
Engage in the “fundamental science” by exploring matter, energy and the rules that govern them that are vital to scientific understanding in everyday life. Learn from distinguished faculty who will expose you to all the major branches of physics, from classical physics and quantum mechanics to the study of the tiniest subatomic particles and the exploration of entire galaxies.
Career Potential
- Industrial or governmental research
- Scientific advisor
- Technical specialist
- Environmental science policy analyst
- Academia and graduate school
What Will I Learn?
- Gain a strong background in applied mathematics
- Learn advanced computer skills
- Conduct extensive research and become engaged in the sciences
- Work with sophisticated science instrumentation to enhance your educational experience
Applying to Cortland
- SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
- If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
- Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
- After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.