A.S. in Physical Sciences, Physics Track at HVCC to B.A. Physics at Geneseo
This page outlines a recommended transfer pathway for students completing an A.S. in Physical Sciences, Physics Track at Hudson Valley Community College who plan to earn a B.A. in Physics at SUNY Geneseo.
This pathway is intended as a planning guide and does not guarantee transfer credit. Students should consult academic advisors at both institutions.
Hudson Valley Community College – A.S. in Physical Sciences, Physics Track
Total Credits: 60-64 credits
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| FORM 102 College Forum | 1 | INTD 1TR |
| CHEM 120 Chemistry I | 4 | CHEM 116, CHEM 119, SUNY GE NSCI |
| ENGL 101 English Composition I | 3 | WRTG 105 |
| MATH 180 Calculus I | 4 | MATH 221 |
| PHYS 150 Physics I | 4 | PHYS 123, PHYS 124 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 121 Chemistry II | 4 | CHEM 118, CHEM 129 |
| ENGL 102 English Composition II OR ENGL 104 English Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 | ENGL 1TR |
| MATH 190 Calculus II | 4 | MATH 222 |
| PHYS 151 Physics II | 4 | PHYS 125, 126 |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | SUNY NSCI |
| Total | 18 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 210 Calculus III: Multivariable Calculus with Linear Algebra | 4 | MATH 223 |
| PHYS 250 Physics III | 4 | PHYS 223, PHYS 226 |
| Restricted Elective: SUNY GE and LASC | 3 | |
| Biology Science Elective | 3 | BIOL |
| Total | 14 |
| Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 220 Differential Equations | 4 | MATH 326 |
| PHYS 251 Modern Physics | 4 | PHYS 224 |
| Restricted Elective: SUNY GE and LASC | 3 | |
| PHYS 252 Methods of Theoretical Physics | 4 | PHYS 228 |
| Total | 15 |
SUNY Geneseo – B.A. Physics
Total Credits Transferred: 64 maximum
Credits Completed at Geneseo: 24 (in major)
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 261 – Programming in Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 352 – Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 362 – Intermediate Laboratory | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 463 Instrumentation and Interfacing or PHYS 472 – Undergraduate research or PHYS 484 – Astrophysical Techniques Meets Integrative and Applied Learning | 2 |
| PHYS 341 – Seminar Physics | 1 |
| PHYS 344 – Statistical Thermodynamics | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 4 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 311 – Classical Mechanics or PHYS 335 – Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 |
| PHYS 3XX Elective | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 3XX Elective | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Additional Information
Notes
*To earn a B.S in Physics, students must take:
- PHYS 311 AND PHYS 335 (see semester 7, when BA students take one OR the other (+3 credits)
- PHYS 463 or 472 (not PHYS 484)
This can be accomplished by using OPEN ELECTIVE slots in the four semesters at Geneseo.
Students need 120 hours to graduate. For a B.A. degree, 90 hours must be in liberal arts and sciences; for a B.S. degree, 60 hours must be in Liberal Arts and sciences.
Last Updated: 10/08/2026