Physics: Concentration in Environmental Science [PHY/ENVS] (Major)
This concentration in the Physics Department provides depth and a diversity of study in the sciences for students with a special interest in the environment. Cortland's resources for teaching and research in this area are extensive. Special facilities at Hoxie Gorge, the Outdoor Education Center and Brauer Education Center play a role in the program.
Career Potential
- Environmental research
- Graduate study in environmental science
- Environmental science policy analyst
- Environmental protection specialist
A. Required Courses in Physics: 30 credit hours
- PHY 186 - Introductory Programming (3 cr. hr.)
- PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)
- PHY 202 - Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)
- PHY 203 - Principles of Physics III (3 cr. hr.)
- PHY 357 - Intermediate Physics Laboratory (3 cr. hr.)
- PHY 410 - Modern Physics (3 cr. hr.)
- PHY 420 - Classical Mechanics (3 cr. hr.)
- PHY 440 - Electronics (3 cr. hr.)
- PHY 450 - Electricity and Magnetism (4 cr. hr.)
- BIO 201 - Biological Sciences I (4 cr. hr.)
- BIO 202 - Biological Sciences II (4 cr. hr.)
- BIO 412 - General Ecology (4 cr. hr.)
- CHE 221 - General Chemistry I (4 cr. hr.)
- CHE 222 - General Chemistry II (4 cr. hr.)
- ENS 486 - Seminar in Environmental Science (3 cr. hr.)
- ENS 487 - Environmental Science Internship (3-12 cr. hr.)
- EST 100 - Introduction to Environmental Studies (3 cr. hr.)
- GLY 261 - Physical Geology (4 cr. hr.)
- GLY 367 - Geomorphology (3 cr. hr.)
- GLY 371 - Meteorology (4 cr. hr.)
- MAT 135 - Calculus I (4 cr. hr.)
- MAT 236 - Calculus II (4 cr. hr.)
- MAT 237 - Calculus III (4 cr. hr.)
- MAT 430 - Differential Equations (3 cr. hr.)
(may also fulfill General Education requirements). Two courses from the same department are not permitted.
- ECO 105 - Political Economy and Social Thought (3 cr. hr.)
- ECO 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics (3 cr. hr.)
- GRY 120 - Cultural Geography (3 cr. hr.)
- GRY 221 - Social Geography (3 cr. hr.)
- POL 100 - Introduction to American Government and Politics (3 cr. hr.)
- SOC 150 - Introduction to Sociology (3 cr. hr.)
