Physics, Associate of Science

Use math and science concepts to interpret, formulate and solve science problems.

Form and test a hypothesis in the laboratory using appropriate tools and techniques for data collection and/or analysis.

Interpret and communicate scientific information via written, spoken, and/or visual representations.

Apply foundational knowledge and models of Motion, Newtonian Mechanics, Energy, Momentum, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, and Optics to analyze and/or predict phenomena.

Enroll in and successfully complete upper division Physics and Math courses in the pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Physics.

Major Code: 2005S

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

CHEM 111General Chemistry I*

5 Credits

COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits

MATH 170Calculus 1*

5 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester Freshman Year

ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric II*

3 Credits

MATH 175Calculus 2*

4 Credits

CHEM 112General Chemistry 2*

5 Credits

PHYS 211Physics Scientists & Engineers 1*

5 Credits

Total Credit Hours:17

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

PHYS 212Physics Scientists & Engineers 2*

5 Credits

HUMA GEAny Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

SOCS GEAny Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

WELL GEAny Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective

2 Credits

PROG ELEC
Program Electives

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

HUMA GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

SOCS GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits

GNED 101Introduction to General Education

3 Credits

PROG ELEC
Program Electives

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:12

Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

Social Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

PROGRAM ELECTIVES

COMS 229Computer Science and Programming 1

4 Credits

COMS 229LComputer Science & Programming 1 Lab*

0 Credits

MATH 230Introduction to Linear Algebra*

3 Credits

MATH 275Calculus 3*

4 Credits

MATH 310Ordinary Differential Equations*

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours: 61