Physics emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Physics will:
- Describe and explain chemical, physical, and/or geological phenomena using scientific terminology, concepts, methods, and equipment.
- Communicate scientific ideas in oral, written, graphical, 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.
- Participate as an effective member of a team.
Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
General Education Requirements
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| COMM 112 | Intro to Persuasion | 3 |
| CH 221 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| CH 222 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| MTH 251 | Differential Calculus | 5 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| WR 227 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| | Biological Sciences | 4 |
| | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| | Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| | Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| | Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
| | Western Culture | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
CH 221,
CH 222,
MTH 251 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Program Requirements
| CH 223 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| MTH 252 | Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MTH 253 | Series Calculus/Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MTH 254 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 255 | Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 256 | Applied Differential Equations | 4 |
| PH 211 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| PH 212 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| PH 213 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| | Electives | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 47 |
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective coursework.
The CH 221, CH 222, CH 223 sequence will meet the CH 231 (261), 232 (262), and 233 (263) requirement at OSU.
Total Credit Hours: 90