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2023-2024 Catalog 
    
    May 04, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog

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 Pathway

First Year Fall   First Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
ENG 101 English Composition
*(ENG 101E  and ENG 101P  are approved substitutions for ENG 101) 
3   MAT 204 Calculus II 4
MAT 203 Calculus I 4   Gen Ed English 3
Gen Ed Arts/Humanities 3   PHY 203 Principles of Physics I 4
Gen Ed Diversity 3   Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science  3
CHM 103 General Chemistry I 4        
TOTAL   17   TOTAL   14
Second Year Fall   Second Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
Gen Ed Arts/Humanities 3   Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science 3
PHY 204 Principles of Physics II 4   MAT 205 Calculus III 4
MAT 206 Differential Equations 4   PHY 205 Principles of Physics III 4
Elective Choose in consultation with advisor 4   Elective Choose in consultation with advisor  3
TOTAL   15   TOTAL   14

General Education Requirements (33 Credits)


Arts/Humanities


Behavioral/Social Sciences


Biological/Physical Science


Diversity


English


*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, and ENG-101P

Mathematics


Free Electives (7 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)