Physics A.S. at MCC to B.A. or B.S. in Physics at Geneseo
This page outlines a recommended transfer pathway for students completing an A.S. in Physics at Monroe Community College who plan to earn a B.A. or B.S. 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.
Monroe Community College – A.S. in Physics
Total Credits: 62
| MCC Course: | Credit Hours | Geneseo: |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 | WRTG 105 |
| MTH 210 Calculus I (grade of C or higher required) | 4 | MATH 221 |
| CHE 151 General College Chemistry I (grade of C- or higher required) | 4 | CHEM 116 and CHEM 119 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION – WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS ELECTIVE | 3 | SUNY WHGA |
| SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | SOCL 100, SUNY SS, SUNY DEISJ |
| Total | 17 |
| MCC Course: | Credit Hours | Geneseo: |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 211 Calculus II (grade of C or higher required) | 4 | MATH 222 |
| CHE 152 General College Chemistry II | 4 | CHEM 118 and CHEM 129 |
| PHY 161 University Physics 1 (grade of C or higher required) | 4 | PHYS 123 and PHYS 124 |
| ENG 105 Introduction to Literature | 3 | ENGL 1TR, SUNY HUMN |
| Total | 15 |
| MCC Course: | Credit Hours: | Geneseo: |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 212 Calculus III (grade of C or higher required) | 4 | MATH 223 |
| CSC 101 Introduction to Object-oriented Programming | 3 | INTD 1TR |
| PHY 261 University Physics II (grade of C or higher required) | 4 | PHYS 125 and PHYS 126 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE* | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
| MCC Course | Credit Hours | Geneseo: |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 225 Differential Equations | 4 | MATH 326 |
| MTH 230 Linear Algebra | 4 | MATH 233 |
| PHY 262 Modern Physics | 4 | PHYS 224 and PHYS 226 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE* | 3 | |
| Total | 15 |
SUNY Geneseo – B.A. in Physics at Geneseo
Total Credits Transferred: 62, 64 maximum
Credits Completed at Geneseo: 56-58
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 223 Analytical Physics III | 3 |
| PHYS 261 Programming in Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 352 Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 362 Intermediate Laboratory | 3 |
| Open elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 228 Mathematical Methods in Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 463 – Instrumentation and Interfacing – Credit(s): 2 or PHYS 472 – Undergraduate Research – Credit(s): 2 or PHYS 484 – Astrophysical Techniques | 2 |
| PHYS 341 Seminar in Physics | 1 |
| PHYS 344 Statistical Thermodynamics | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 311 Classical Mechanics OR PHYS 335 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 300 level elective | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 300 level elective | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Additional Information
Notes
62 credits transfer, general education is complete via seamless transfer
(i) BA students may not receive degree credit for both PHYS 313 and PHYS 332 .
(ii) Directed Studies cannot count towards the elective credits in physics.
(iii) Students may count only one of the following courses towards the major: PHYS 463, PHYS 472, and PHYS 484
To complete the B.S. in Physics, students must complete PHYS 311 AND PHYS 335, for a total of three additional credits.
Students need 120 hours to graduate. 60 hours must be in Liberal Arts and Sciences for the BS, 90 credits must be in Liberal Arts and Sciences for the BA. 60 credits must be outside Physics.
Last Updated: 7/15/2026