Physics - Associate of Science Degree

Major/Program Requirements

Required Courses:

PHYSIC 250College Physics I

4.00

PHYSIC 251College Physics II

4.00

PHYSIC 252College Physics III

4.00

 

CHEM 150General Chemistry I

5.00

OR

CHEM 150HGeneral Chemistry I-Honors

5.00

 

CHEM 151General Chemistry II

5.00

OR

CHEM 151HGeneral Chemistry II-Honors

5.00

 

MATH 250Single Variable Calculus I

4.00

MATH 251Single Variable Calculus II

4.00

MATH 252Multivariable Calculus

5.00

PHYSIC 252: Students may substitute PHYSIC 200 OR PHYSIC 201 in lieu of PHYSIC 250 PHYSIC 251 PHYSIC 252. See a counselor for details.

Recommended Courses:

MATH 266Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

4.00

Total Credit Hours: 35.00

Lower division requirements for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in this field may differ from associate degree requirements. Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring. See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

  • Demonstrate general knowledge of the scientific concepts as appropriate for courses in physics
  • Display critical thinking skills by applying their general knowledge of the scientific concepts in courses in physics
  • Establish critical thinking skills by solving mathematical problems as appropriate for courses in physics
  • Exhibit basic laboratory skills and write a well-organized and information lab report as appropriate for courses in physics