Physics - Associate of Science Degree

Major/Program Requirements

Career and Academic Pathways

Required Courses:

PHYSIC 250	College Physics I	4.00
PHYSIC 251	College Physics II	4.00
PHYSIC 252	College Physics III	4.00
CHEM 150	General Chemistry I	5.00
CHEM 151	General Chemistry II	5.00
MATH 250	Single Variable Calculus I	4.00
MATH 251	Single Variable Calculus II	4.00
MATH 252	Multivariable Calculus	5.00

Recommended Courses:

MATH 266

Introduction 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.