Physics and Computer Science Five-Year Program, BS/BS

Location(s): Main Campus

The department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy, in cooperation with the Department of Computer Science in Watson College, has established a five-year program leading to the BS in physics and the BS in computer science. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue careers or graduate studies in physics or computer science.

Due to the extensive depth of the program, interested students are urged to contact the undergraduate program director in the Physics Department before their initial registration.

Program Requirements

University General Education Requirements

All Binghamton University undergraduate students are required to fulfill this set of university-wide requirements to ensure that every graduate acquires the essential core of a SUNY university undergraduate education. Please refer to the General Education page for more information.

Harpur College Requirements

All students in Harpur College must fulfill additional requirements designated by Harpur College to complement and extend the general education requirements. Please refer to the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences page for more information.

Major Requirements

Year 1

Fall

CS 140
MATH 224 - Differential Calculus
MATH 225 - Integral Calculus
PHYS 121 - General Physics I OR
PHYS 131 - Gen. Physics I(Calculus Based) *
CS 101 - Prof Skills Ethics & CS Trends (1 credit P/F)

Spring

Year 2

Fall

Spring

Year 3

Fall

Spring

Year 4

Fall

Spring

Year 5

Fall

Spring

PHYS 422 - Quantum Mechanics II OR
PHYS 427
PHYS 428
PHYS 429 - Advanced Physics Laboratory *
CS elective

Notes:

*Offered in fall and spring

Additional Information About the Program

For more information on the Physics and Computer Science FIve-Year program, please refer to the Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy Department website. To apply to the Physics and Computer Science FIve-Year program, please visit the University Admissions website.