Physics Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.S.
The Physics concentration provides a sequence of liberal arts and engineering courses for students who plan to transfer into upper-division programs in physics, applied physics, and engineering. This program includes selected course work in mathematical, physical, computer, and engineering science. Students should identify an intended transfer institution as early as possible and complete appropriate courses.
Program Outcomes:
- Apply the basic principles of physics and problem solving skills including the use of differential and integral calculus to unfamiliar problems encountered in upper division academic work.
- Use contemporary experimental apparatus common to the study of physical phenomena, have the ability to acquire, analyze, and interpret scientific data, including the use of data acquisition and analysis software.
- Collaborate with a group to solve physics problems and communicate principles and experimental results clearly and effectively.
Program Pathway
First Year Fall
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| MAT-203 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Diversity | 3 credits |
| CHM-103 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
First Year Spring
| MAT-204 | Calculus II | 4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| English | 3 credits |
| PHY-203 | Principles of Physics I | 4 credits |
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Year Fall
Gen Ed-
| Arts/Humanities | 3 credits |
| PHY-204 | Principles of Physics II | 4 credits |
| MAT-206 | Differential Equations | 4 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 4 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year Spring
Gen Ed-
| Behavioral/Social Science | 3 credits |
| MAT-205 | Calculus III | 4 credits |
| PHY-205 | Principles of Physics III | 4 credits |
Elective-
| Choose in consultation with advisor | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
General Education Requirements (33 Credits)
Arts/Humanities
- Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (6 Credits)
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Biological/Physical Science
| CHM-103 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| PHY-203 | Principles of Physics I | 4 credits |
Diversity
- Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)
English
*A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, ENG-101EP, and ENG-101P
- Select another course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)
| ENG-101 | English Composition | 3 credits |
Mathematics
Program Requirements (20 Credits)
Requirements List
| MAT-204 | Calculus II | 4 credits |
| MAT-205 | Calculus III | 4 credits |
| MAT-206 | Differential Equations | 4 credits |
| PHY-204 | Principles of Physics II | 4 credits |
| PHY-205 | Principles of Physics III | 4 credits |
Free Electives (7 Credits)
Requirements List
Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are as follows:
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| Select any Biology (BIO) course | 3-4 credits |
| CHM-101 | Introductory College Chemistry | 4 credits |
| CHM-104 | General Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| CHM-203 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHM-204 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits |
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| Select any Computer Science (CSC) course | 3 credits |
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| Select any Engineering Science (EGR) course | 3-4 credits |
| ENV-201 | Fundamentals of Environmental Science | 4 credits |
| MAT-160 | Precalculus I | 3 credits |
| MAT-161 | Precalculus II | 4 credits |
Degree Requirement (60 Credits)