Physics Minor - Program Requirements

In order to be admitted to the degree program, students should contact the Undergraduate Director of the Department of Physics, Professor John Cerne; 716-645-2542; or 128 Fronczak Hall.

Transfer students from accredited institutions are granted acceptance to the Physics minor if they satisfy the following requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.000:

• one year calculus-based physics course similar to PHY 107-PHY 108/PHY 158
• one year calculus course similar to MTH 141-MTH 142

Academic transfer credit is granted for physics and mathematics courses completed with a grade of C or better that are suitable to the department’s degree programs.

SUNY Seamless Transfer is a SUNY-wide program intended to make transferring to UB and other SUNY Schools simple and efficient for SUNY students. SUNY has defined courses that SUNY students can take before transferring which will apply to the major at UB and ensure timely graduation. Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor or department to discuss how their coursework will apply to their degree.

MTH 141 College Calculus I
MTH 142 College Calculus II
PHY 107 General Physics I or PHY 117 Honors Physics I
PHY 108 General Physics II or PHY 118 Honors Physics II
PHY 158 General Physics II Lab

PHY 207 General Physics III or PHY 217 Honors Physics III (lab is not required)
PHY 208 General Physics IV (lab is not required)
PHY 301 Intermediate Mechanics I
PHY 403 Electricity and Magnetism I
One 300/400-level PHY elective course (excluding PHY 497, PHY 498, and PHY 499; PHY 401 Quantum Mechanics I - Fundamentals is strongly recommended)

Minors and certificates must be completed in conjunction with a major and all university degree requirements must be met.

Students should consult with an academic advisor to determine how any transfer or exam credit might be utilized in meeting general education, prerequisite, or minor requirements.

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.