Physics emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Physics will be able to:
  • Describe and explain physical and chemical phenomena using scientific terminology, concepts, methods, and equipment.
  • Communicate scientific ideas in oral, written, graphical, mathematical, and pictorial form.
  • Apply scientific principles using the appropriate problem solving techniques.
  • Read, interpret, and safely perform laboratory procedures using the appropriate techniques and instrumentation.
  • Collect and analyze laboratory data, arrive at reasonable conclusions, and write comprehensive laboratory reports.
  • Relate scientific knowledge to societal issues.
  • Perform scientific experiments as an effective member of a team.

Program Course Requirements

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Physics emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.

General Education Courses

CH 221General Chemistry

5

CH 222General Chemistry

5

COMM 111ZPublic Speaking

4

or

COMM 114Argument and Critical Discourse

3

MTH 251Differential Calculus

5

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

WR 121ZComposition I

4

WR 227ZTechnical Writing

4

Biological Sciences

4

Cultural Diversity

3

Difference Power & Oppression

3

Literature & the Arts

3

Social Processes & Institutions

3

Western Culture

3

Total Credit Hours:44

COMM 111Z and WR 227Z: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credits applies toward program requirements.

CH 221, CH 222 and MTH 251: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program requirements.

Core Courses

CH 223General Chemistry

5

MTH 252Integral Calculus

5

MTH 253Series Calculus/Linear Algebra

4

or

MTH 264Introduction to Matrix Algebra

2

and

MTH 265Introduction to Series

2

MTH 254Multivariable Calculus

4

MTH 255Vector Calculus

4

MTH 256Applied Differential Equations

4

PH 211General Physics With Calculus

5

PH 212General Physics With Calculus

5

PH 213General Physics With Calculus

5

PH 265Scientific Computing

3

Total Credit Hours:48-49

Total Credit Hours: 92-93