PHY 240: Waves and Modern Physics at College of Staten Island
3 credits · Fall 2026
Waves and Modern Physics (PHY 240) at College of Staten Island has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 1 section have an open seat right now.
The professor is: Vadim Oganesyan.
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Requirements
Prerequisite: PHY 160 or 230. Pre- or corequisite: MTH 330.
About this course
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)
Professors for PHY 240 at College of Staten Island, Fall 2026
- Vadim OganesyanChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutallimited data?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 1.4 (7) · difficulty 4.7/5 · 20% would take again
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PHY 240 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:49 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
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Questions about PHY 240 at College of Staten Island
- Who teaches PHY 240 at College of Staten Island in Fall 2026?
- Vadim Oganesyan is listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PHY 240 at College of Staten Island hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 1 professor with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 4.7 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a PHY 240 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.