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2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics Concentration, Arts and Sciences, A.S.


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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 Pathway

First Year Fall   First Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
ENG 101 English Composition 3   Gen Ed English 3
MAT 203 Calculus I 4   Gen Ed Arts/Humanities 3
Gen Ed Arts/Humanities 3   PHY 204 Principles of Physics II 5
PHY 203 Principles of Physics I 5   PHY 205 Principles of Physics III 1
        MAT 204 Calculus II 4
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   16
Second Year Fall   Second Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
Gen Ed Diversity 3   Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science  3
Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science 3   MAT 206 Differential Equations 4
Elective Choose in consultation with advisor  3   MAT 205 Calculus III 4
Elective Choose in consultation with advisor 3   Elective Choose in consultation with advisor  3
Elective Choose in consultation with advisor 3        
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   14

General Education Requirements (35 Credits)


Arts/Humanities


Behavioral/Social Sciences


Biological/Physical Science


Take two laboratory courses as follows:

Diversity


English


Mathematics


Program Requirements (13 Credits)


Free Electives (12 Credits)


Electives should be selected in consultation with a transfer advisor and the transfer institution. Some recommended courses are as follows:

Degree Requirement (60 Credits)


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