Physics emphasis, Associate of Science
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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 221Z | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| and | |
| CH 227Z | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| MTH 251Z | Differential Calculus | 4 |
| PH 211 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| WR 227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
| Arts and Humanities - General | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities - Global | 3 |
| Communication, Media, and Society | 3 |
| Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37 |
WR 227Z: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credits applies toward program requirements.
PH 211: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program requirements.
CH 221Z and CH 227Z: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program requirements.
Program Courses
| CH 222Z | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| and | |
| CH 228Z | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| CH 223Z | General Chemistry III | 4 |
| and | |
| CH 229Z | General Chemistry III Laboratory | 1 |
| MTH 252Z | Integral Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 253Z | Calculus: Sequences and Series | 4 |
| or | |
| MTH 264 | Introduction to Matrix Algebra | 2 |
| and | |
| MTH 265 | Introduction to Series | 2 |
| MTH 254 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 255 | Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 256 | Applied Differential Equations | 4 |
| PH 212 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| PH 213 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| PH 265 | Scientific Computing | 3 |
| Electives | 10 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 53 |
Recommended electives: BI 221Z, PH 131, or PH 299. Students may also seek admission to the LBCC/OSU Degree Partnership Program and take elective credits through the Physics Department at OSU. Speak to a Physics faculty advisor for additional recommendations or guidance.
Total Credit Hours: 90