2017-2018 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physics Department
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Professors: G. Myer, T. Wolosz (chairperson)
Associate Professors: K. Podolak, M. Walters
Lecturers: L. M. Kissner, T. Kretser
Preparation for a career in physics is the primary goal of this program. But, since many career areas in the field of science are multidisciplinary in nature and involve the solution of mission-oriented problems, the program in physics provides a solid background in science and mathematics with the opportunity to select courses that fulfill personal educational and career goals.
Because of the interdisciplinary nature of this curriculum, a specific program can be coordinated with work in such areas as mathematics, chemistry, biophysics, geophysics, computer science, and environmental science, either in a double major format or in a program concentration or minor field. Students will acquire the background necessary to enter industrial research laboratories or graduate degree programs.
The Physics Department offers, in conjunction with the Teacher Education Unit, a combined Physics/Adolescence Education, B.A./M.S.T. program that leads to New York state teacher certification in Physics 7-12. For more information, see information about the Adolescence Education Combined Program, B.A./M.S.T. .
3+2 Pre-Engineering
Students interested in a career in engineering can pursue the physics pre-engineering option. This option provides for three years of study at SUNY Plattsburgh followed by two years at an accredited engineering school including Clarkson University, SUNY Albany, SUNY Binghamton, SUNY Buffalo, and Syracuse University. Upon graduation from the engineering school, the student will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from SUNY Plattsburgh and a degree in engineering from the engineering school. The curriculum of study at SUNY Plattsburgh prepares the student for transfer with a core of physics courses (General Physics 1 and 2, Introduction to Modern Physics, Intermediate Laboratory, and Technical Reports in Physics and Engineering), and a minimum of 12 credits in Physics electives geared toward the field of engineering (Physics faculty advise students as to the proper electives based upon the student’s field of interest in engineering). Electives include Statics, Strength of Materials, Engineering Mechanics/Dynamics, Fluid Dynamics, Electronics for Scientists, Robotics, and Physical Optics. Students also take fifteen credits of mathematics, eight credits of chemistry and three credits of computer science.
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