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 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

CH 221General Chemistry

5

CH 222General Chemistry

5

COMM 111Public Speaking

3

or

COMM 114Argument and Critical Discourse

3

MTH 112Trigonometry

5

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

WR 121English Composition

3

WR 227Technical 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 and MTH 251: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Program Requirements

CH 223General Chemistry

5

MTH 252Integral Calculus

5

MTH 253Series Calculus/Linear Algebra

4

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:47

Total Credit Hours: 90