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Major in Physics BS at College of Staten Island

Credits required to complete this program: 80-83
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all courses in this Major.
At least 40 credits for this Major must be completed at College of Staten Island.

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Choose Either of Two Choices.
(Any 1 of 2 groups required)
Group #1 - Introduction to Chemistry with Laboratory and General Chemistry I with Laboratory (4 classes required)
CHM 100: Introduction to Chemistry Corequisite CHM 101 and Prerequisite MTH 025 or MTH 030. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Course material includes matter and energy, atoms and molecules, the periodic table, nomenclature, equations, mole concept, stoichiometry, solutions. Note: This course is intended for those students who have had no previous chemistry and for those returning to the subject after some years. The course is designed to prepare students for entry into CHM 141. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences)
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CHM 101: Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory CQ CHM 100 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours A laboratory course emphasizing basic chemical laboratory techniques. The experiments provide illustrations of concepts discussed in CHM 100. Use of computer software for laboratory data analysis and computer-assisted instruction. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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CHM 121: General Chemistry I Laboratory CQ CHM 141 Credits: 1 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours Experiments reinforce important chemical concepts discussed in lectures, teach modern lab techniques, and emphasize present day interpretations of lab measurements. (science). This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Biology)
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CHM 141: General Chemistry I Prerequisite: MTH 125 OR Pre- or Co-Requisite: MTH 123Prerequisite: One-year high school chemistry or (CHM 100 and CHM 101) Co-Requisite: CHM 121 Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A study of the fundamental principles and laws concerning the structure and behavior of matter. The first semester covers atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, and the gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Note: Students are advised that satisfactory completion of one year of high school chemistry or a college-level introductory chemistry course is essential preparation for this course. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences) (Major Gateway - Biology)
Group #2 - General Chemistry I with Lab (2 classes required)
CHM 121: General Chemistry I Laboratory CQ CHM 141 Credits: 1 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours Experiments reinforce important chemical concepts discussed in lectures, teach modern lab techniques, and emphasize present day interpretations of lab measurements. (science). This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Biology)
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CHM 141: General Chemistry I Prerequisite: MTH 125 OR Pre- or Co-Requisite: MTH 123Prerequisite: One-year high school chemistry or (CHM 100 and CHM 101) Co-Requisite: CHM 121 Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A study of the fundamental principles and laws concerning the structure and behavior of matter. The first semester covers atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, and the gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Note: Students are advised that satisfactory completion of one year of high school chemistry or a college-level introductory chemistry course is essential preparation for this course. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences) (Major Gateway - Biology)
General Chemistry II
(1 classes required)
CHM 142: General Chemistry II PQ CHM 141;CQ CHM 127 Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A continuation of CHM 141. Solution properties, reaction rates, equilibrium processes, thermochemistry and thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear and organic chemistry. (science). (LP)(SW)(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World) (Major Gateway - Biology)
General Chemistry Lab II
(1 classes required)
CHM 127: General Chemistry II Laboratory PQ CHM 121 CQ CHM 142 Credits: 1 Hours: 3.0 Laboratory hours A continuation of CHM 121. Inorganic qualitative analysis. (science). This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Biology)
Introduction to Computer Science
(1 classes required)
CSC 270: Introduction to Scientific Computing Prerequisite: MTH 230 or MTH 231. Credits: 4 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours An introductory programming course with an emphasis on real-world engineering and scientific problem-solving. Operators, input/output, mathematical functions, control, structures, and arrays. Introduction to programming numerical techniques. Topics may include interpolation, linear modeling (regression), root finding, numerical integration, solutions to simultaneous equations, graphing, and signal processing. This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World)
Choose One of Twelve Choices.
(Any 1 of 12 groups required)
Group #1 - Calculus I with Laboratory (2 classes required)
MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 230: Calculus I with Pre-Calculus Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of B or better or appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics; Corequisite: MTH 229. Not open to students taken MTH 130. Credits: 6 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Pre-calculus material including functions, inverse functions, identities, theory of equations, and the binomial theorem. Material on calculus and analytic geometry corresponding to MTH 231 including limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentiation, graph sketching, maxima/minima problems, related rates, antiderivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). Not open to students who have completed MTH 130.(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
Group #2 - Analytical Geometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (2 classes required)
MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci) (Universal Transfer - Math)
Group #3 - Pre-Calculus and Analytical Geometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (3 classes required)
MTH 130: Pre-Calculus Mathematics Prerequisite: MTH 123 or appropriate math placement Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A functional approach to algebra and trigonometry. Selected topics such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, rational functions, introduction to analytic geometry, inequalities, absolute value, theory of equations. Graphing calculators are used. (math). (STEM)Prerequisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Biology, CIS)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci) (Universal Transfer - Math)
Group #4 - College Algebra and Trigonometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (3 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 230: Calculus I with Pre-Calculus Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of B or better or appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics; Corequisite: MTH 229. Not open to students taken MTH 130. Credits: 6 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Pre-calculus material including functions, inverse functions, identities, theory of equations, and the binomial theorem. Material on calculus and analytic geometry corresponding to MTH 231 including limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentiation, graph sketching, maxima/minima problems, related rates, antiderivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). Not open to students who have completed MTH 130.(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
Group #5 - College Algebra and Trigonometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (3 classes required)
MTH 125: College Algebra and Trigonometry with Intermediate Algebra Review Prerequisite: appropriate CUNY math assessment score. Credits: 4 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. It includes a review of selected topics in Intermediate Algebra. Prerequisite: Appropriate math milestone or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 230: Calculus I with Pre-Calculus Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of B or better or appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics; Corequisite: MTH 229. Not open to students taken MTH 130. Credits: 6 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Pre-calculus material including functions, inverse functions, identities, theory of equations, and the binomial theorem. Material on calculus and analytic geometry corresponding to MTH 231 including limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentiation, graph sketching, maxima/minima problems, related rates, antiderivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). Not open to students who have completed MTH 130.(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
Group #6 - College Algebra and Analytical Geometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (3 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci) (Universal Transfer - Math)
Group #7 - College Algebra w/Review, PreCalculus and Analytical Geometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (4 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 130: Pre-Calculus Mathematics Prerequisite: MTH 123 or appropriate math placement Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A functional approach to algebra and trigonometry. Selected topics such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, rational functions, introduction to analytic geometry, inequalities, absolute value, theory of equations. Graphing calculators are used. (math). (STEM)Prerequisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Biology, CIS)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci) (Universal Transfer - Math)
Group #8 - College Algebra w/Review, PreCalculus and Analytical Geometry and Calculus I with Laboratory (4 classes required)
MTH 125: College Algebra and Trigonometry with Intermediate Algebra Review Prerequisite: appropriate CUNY math assessment score. Credits: 4 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. It includes a review of selected topics in Intermediate Algebra. Prerequisite: Appropriate math milestone or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 130: Pre-Calculus Mathematics Prerequisite: MTH 123 or appropriate math placement Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A functional approach to algebra and trigonometry. Selected topics such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, rational functions, introduction to analytic geometry, inequalities, absolute value, theory of equations. Graphing calculators are used. (math). (STEM)Prerequisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Biology, CIS)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci) (Universal Transfer - Math)
Group #9 - Calculus I Sequence with MTH 35 (4 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 230: Calculus I with Pre-Calculus Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of B or better or appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics; Corequisite: MTH 229. Not open to students taken MTH 130. Credits: 6 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Pre-calculus material including functions, inverse functions, identities, theory of equations, and the binomial theorem. Material on calculus and analytic geometry corresponding to MTH 231 including limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentiation, graph sketching, maxima/minima problems, related rates, antiderivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). Not open to students who have completed MTH 130.(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 35: Intermediate Algebra Co-requisite MTH 123 Credits: 0 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours A co-requisite recitation course to reinforce intermediate algebra skills for a select cohort of MTH 123 Students. Requisites: (Co-Requisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 & Pre-Requisite: MTH 20 with a grade of S) or (Co-Requisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 & appropriate math placement) or Permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Remedial Liberal Arts)
Group #10 - Calculus I Sequence with MTH 30 (4 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 230: Calculus I with Pre-Calculus Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of B or better or appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics; Corequisite: MTH 229. Not open to students taken MTH 130. Credits: 6 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Pre-calculus material including functions, inverse functions, identities, theory of equations, and the binomial theorem. Material on calculus and analytic geometry corresponding to MTH 231 including limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentiation, graph sketching, maxima/minima problems, related rates, antiderivatives, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). Not open to students who have completed MTH 130.(STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
Group #11 - Analytical Geometry & Calculus and Laboratory with MTH 35 (5 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 130: Pre-Calculus Mathematics Prerequisite: MTH 123 or appropriate math placement Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A functional approach to algebra and trigonometry. Selected topics such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, rational functions, introduction to analytic geometry, inequalities, absolute value, theory of equations. Graphing calculators are used. (math). (STEM)Prerequisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Biology, CIS)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci) (Universal Transfer - Math)
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MTH 35: Intermediate Algebra Co-requisite MTH 123 Credits: 0 Hours: 2.0 Lecture hours A co-requisite recitation course to reinforce intermediate algebra skills for a select cohort of MTH 123 Students. Requisites: (Co-Requisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 & Pre-Requisite: MTH 20 with a grade of S) or (Co-Requisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 & appropriate math placement) or Permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Remedial Liberal Arts)
Group #12 - Analytical Geometry & Calculus and Laboratory with MTH 30 (5 classes required)
MTH 123: College Algebra and Trigonometry Prerequisite MTH 30 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Topics in algebra, including inequalities, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric functions, graphs and equations, inverse functions, elements of analytic geometry. Introduction to the use of graphing calculators. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning)
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MTH 130: Pre-Calculus Mathematics Prerequisite: MTH 123 or appropriate math placement Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A functional approach to algebra and trigonometry. Selected topics such as trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, inverse trigonometric functions, complex numbers, rational functions, introduction to analytic geometry, inequalities, absolute value, theory of equations. Graphing calculators are used. (math). (STEM)Prerequisite: MTH 123 or MTH 125 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Biology, CIS)
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MTH 229: Calculus Computer Laboratory CQ MTH 230/231/235 Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Computer projects to reinforce calculus concepts from numerical and graphical points of view will be presented. Suitable mathematical software will be utilized. Problem solving techniques using the computer will be discussed. The students will be assigned a number of projects to be completed individually or in small groups. This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci)
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MTH 231: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite: MTH 123 with a grade of A or MTH 130 or an appropriate math placement or permission of the Department of Mathematics. Corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The first of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, rules of differentiation, trigonometric functions and their derivatives, differentials, graph sketching, maximum and minimum problems, related rates, antiderivatives, areas, exponential and logarithmic functions. (math). (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci) (Universal Transfer - Math)
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
(1 classes required)
MTH 232: Calculus II Prerequisite: MTH 230 with grade of C or higher or MTH 231 with grade of C or higher. Pre- or corequisite: MTH 229. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The second of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Topics include areas between curves, volumes of solids of revolution, techniques of integration, sequences and series, improper integrals, polar coordinates, and parametric representation of curves. (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Major Gateway - Computer Sci) (Universal Transfer - Math)
Analytic Geometry and Calculus IIi
(1 classes required)
MTH 233: Calculus III PQ MTH 232 with grade of C or higher and CQ MTH 229 Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours The third of a three-semester sequence in calculus, this course explores vector and multivariable calculus. Topics include vector algebra and geometry, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, and vector fields; with applications. Prerequisite: MTH 232 with a grade of C or higher. (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Mathematical&QuantitativeReasoning) (Universal Transfer - Math)
Applied Mathematical Analysis I
(1 classes required)
MTH 330: Applied Mathematical Analysis I Pre-requisite: MTH 233 Credits: 4 Hours: 6.0 Lecture hours Advanced mathematics for engineering and science students. Ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, eigenvalue problems, systems of ordinary linear differential equations, Laplace transforms. Credit will not be given for both MTH 330 and MTH 334. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
ProBAbility Theory or Applied Math Analysis II
(1 classes required)
MTH 311: Probability Theory and an Introduction to Mathematical Statistics Pre-requisite: MTH 233 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours A calculus-based treatment of elementary probability theory, where the notion of sample space, events, and probability is introduced. The basic probability models are discussed. Notion of density and distribution function is introduced. Furthermore, conditioning, independence, and expectation are discussed. Basic concepts of statistics, sample, parameter estimation, confidence interval, hypothesis testing, central limit theorem are treated. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
General Physics I
(1 classes required)
PHY 120: General Physics I Pre- or corequisites: MTH 230 or MTH 231 or MTH 235, and PHY 121. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Calculus-based physics for Science and Engineering majors. Vectors, forces, kinematics, Newton's laws and applications, particle dynamics, work, energy, conservation laws, collisions, rotational dynamics, ideal gas, thermal properties, heat transfer, thermodynamics. (science)(LP)(SW). This course is currently being offered (Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences)
General Physics I & Lab
(1 classes required)
PHY 121: General Physics I Laboratory Corequisite: PHY 120. Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Measurement, pendulum, gravity, projectiles, force equilibria, acceleration, friction, energy, collisions, centripetal force, calorimetry, Boyle's law. (science). This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
General Physics II
(1 classes required)
PHY 160: General Physics II Prerequisite: PHY 120. Corequisites: MTH 232 or MTH 236, and PHY 161. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Calculus-based physics for Science and Engineering majors. Electrostatics, potential, Ohm's law, resistance, capacitance, RC circuits, magnetism, induction, waves, and geometric optics. (science). This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World)
General Physics II & Lab
(1 classes required)
PHY 161: General Physics II Laboratory Corequisite: PHY 160. Credits: 1 Hours: 2.0 Laboratory hours Millikan experiment, electric fields, capacitance, Ohm's law, Wheatstone bridge, DC circuits, meters, RC circuits, electron beams, CRO, AC circuits, standing waves, spectroscope. (science). This course is currently being offered (Laboratory Liberal Arts)
Waves and Modern Physics
(1 classes required)
PHY 240: Waves and Modern Physics Prerequisite: PHY 160 or 230. Pre- or corequisite: MTH 330. Credits: 3 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Calculus-based physics for engineering and physical science majors. Wave mechanics, electromagnetic spectrum, radiation, photoelectric and Compton effects, spectra. Introductory quantum mechanics, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms, binding and energy bands in solids. (STEM) This course is currently being offered (Flexible Core - Scientific World)
Thermodynamics
(1 classes required)
ENGR 310: Thermodynamics Prerequisite: PHY160 or PHY 230 Corequisite: MTH 233 or MTH 236 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Basic concepts: systems, temperature, work, and heat. First and second laws of thermodynamics. Entropy, vapor, and gas power systems. Refrigeration and heat pump systems. Nonreacting gas mixtures and psychrometrics. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
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PHY 310: Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics Prerequisite: PHY160 or PHY 230 Corequisite: MTH 233 or MTH 236 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Basic concepts: systems, temperature, work, and heat. First and second laws of thermodynamics. Entropy, vapor, and gas power systems. A Physics approach to applications in refrigeration and heat pump systems. Statistical ensembles. This course was last offered in the Spring 2025 semester. (Regular Liberal Arts)
Advanced Physics Laboratory
(1 classes required)
PHY 315: Advanced Physics Laboratory Prerequisite: PHY 309 or ENS 249. Credits: 2 Hours: 4.0 Laboratory hours Experiments in atomic absorption spectroscopy, fluids, mechanics, microwaves, optics, semiconductors, statistical physics, and turbulence. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Dynamics
(1 classes required)
PHY 316: Dynamics Pre-requisite ENS 250 and CSC 270 or CSC 126 and pre or co-requisite MTH 330. Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Rectilinear and curvilinear motion of particles and systems of particles. Energy and momentum methods. Kinematics of rigid bodies. Plane and three-dimensional motion of rigid bodies. Forces and accelerations. Conservative forces and conservation laws. Mechanical vibrations. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Theory of Electromagnetic Radiation
(1 classes required)
ELE 356: Theory of Electromagnetic Radiation Prerequisites: PHY 160 and CSC 270. Pre- or Corequisite: MTH 330. Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Production, propagation, scattering, and absorption of electromagnetic waves. Maxwell's equations in differential form, wave equation, energy transfer, and the behavior of waves at metallic and dielectric surfaces. Production of radiation by dipoles and its absorption. Design of antennas, wave guides, and other applications. This course is currently being offered (Regular Liberal Arts)
Quantum Mechanics
(1 classes required)
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Properties of Materials
(1 classes required)
PHY 485: Properties of Materials PQ PHY 240 Credits: 4 Hours: 4.0 Lecture hours Structure of crystalline and non-crystalline solids. Defects in solids. Phase equilibrium and transformations, thermodynamics of multicomponent systems, surfaces, diffusions, and structural changes. Mechanical properties, plasticity, strengthening. Heat treatment. Electrical properties, conductivity, energy bands, semiconductors, superconductors, and devices. Optical and dielectric properties, optical fibers, and lasers. Magnetic and thermal properties. Material consideration in the engineering design process. This course is currently being offered (Regular Non-Liberal Arts)
Technical Electives
(2 classes required)
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Two Advanced Physics Courses At or Above The 300-level
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Physics BS College of Staten Island

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Physics BS
College of Staten Island