May 16, 2025  
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog

PHY 141 - Classical Physics I: Honors


MAT 131  First part of a demanding two-semester sequence for students with the strongest background, interests, and abilities in science and mathematics. The topics covered in PHY 141 are similar to those in PHY 131  but are treated in more depth in a small-class setting. Students may transfer to PHY 131  at any time during the first half of each semester without penalty. Three lecture hours and one recitation hour per week. PHY 141 may not be taken for credit in addition to PHY 121 , PHY 125 , or PHY 131 . Advanced Placement Physics or a very strong course in high school Physics is recommended.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s):  Level 6 on Math Placement, or B or higher in MAT 131  or 141 or AMS 151 , or B+ or higher in MAT 125 , or instructor permission (priority given to students in Honors or WISE programs)

Pre- or corequisite: MAT 131  or 141 or MAT 126  or AMS 151 ; PHY 133  

DEC: E

SBC: SNW

Fees This course has an associated fee. Please see www.stonybrook.edu/coursefees for more information.