Physics Associate of Science
Degree Plan

 

Physics, Associate of Science

The Associate of Science Degree in Physics offers students the opportunity to take a core curriculum of general education with an emphasis in physics.  Physics students may select a career in a wide range of scientific and technical fields.  The student should bear in mind that most of these career areas require education or training beyond the Associate of Science Degree. For a complete list of degree programs in Business Math Physical Science Division go here. For a complete College Course Descriptions go here. 

Career fields available to the physics students include:

  • Astronomy
  • Biophysics
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Elementary or Secondary education
  • Engineering   -   Civil,   Electrical,  or     Industrial
  • Geophysics
  • Hydrogeology
  • Medicine
  • Meteorology
  • Patent Law
  • Physics
  • Seismology

 

CORE CURRICULUM : 45 CREDITS

SCH

Composition/Written Communications-6 Credits

  
ENGL 1301

Composition    (pre-requisite)

3
ENGL 1302 Rhetoric    (pre-requisite) 3
   

Speech - 3 Credits (choose one)

  
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication     (pre-requisite) 3
SPCH 1321 Business & Professional Speaking     (pre-requisite) 3
   

Mathematics - 4 Credits (choose two)

  
MATH 1414

College Algebra    (pre-requisite)

 4
   

 Natural Sciences - 8 Credits

  
 PHYS  1401

College Physics    I    (pre-requisite)

  4
 PHYS  1402

College Physics   II    (pre-requisite)

  4
   

Visual and Performing Arts - 3 Credits (choose one)

  
 ARTS 1301  Art Appreciation    (pre-requisite 3 
 ARTS  1303 Art History I    (pre-requisite) 3 
 ARTS  1304 Art History II    (pre-requisite) 3
 MUSI  1306 Music Appreciation    (pre-requisite) 3 
 DRAM  1310 Theater Appreciation    (pre-requisite) 3 
   

*Humanities - 3 Credits

  
 

 (pre-requisite)

 3 
   

U.S. History - 6 Credits

  
 HIST 1301

United States History  I    (pre-requisite)

  3 
 HIST 1302

United States History II    (pre-requisite)

 3
   

Political Science - 6Credits 

  
 GOVT 2301

American Government I    (pre-requisite)

 3
 GOVT  2302

American Government II    (pre-requisite)

  3 
   

*Social and Behavioral Sciences -3 Credits

  
   

 (pre-requisite)

 3
       
   

Computer Science -3 Credits (choose one)

  
 COSC  1301

Microcomputer Applications    (pre-requisite)

 3
COSC 1309

Logic Design    (pre-requisite)

3
COSC 1315

Fundamentals of Programming    (pre-requisite)

3

COSC

 1318

Computer Science Programming I  (pre-requisite)

3
BCIS 1332

COBOL Programming    (pre-requisite)

3
   

 

  
   

PHYSICS FIELD OF STUDY   COURSES -16 Credits Minimum

  
PHYS 2425

University Physics I    (pre-requisite)

 4
PHYS 2426

University Physics II    (pre-requisite)

 4
MATH 2412

Pre-calculus Algebra and Trigonometry (pre-requisite)

 4
MATH 2413

Calculus    I    (pre-requisite)

  4

 

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Pre-requisites
for
Physics Core Curriculum

 


ENGL    1301    COMPOSITION
                             Prerequisite:  Completion of READ 80 or equivalent.  A passing score of 220+ on writing portion of the TASP test or qualify  for the "B or Better" option or TASP Exemption via SAT or ACT scores.

ENGL    1302    RHETORIC
                            Prerequisite:  A grade of "C" or higher in ENGL 1301, a passing score of 220+ on writing portion of the TASP test or
                            qualify for the "B or Better" option of TASP Exemption via SAT or ACT scores.

SPCH    1311    INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION
                            Prerequisite:  None

SPCH    1321    BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING
                            Prerequisite:  None

MATH    1414    COLLEGE ALGEBRA
                              Prerequisite:  A passing score of 250+ on MATH portion of the TASP test or qualify for the "B or Better" option or TASP
                             Exemption via SAT or ACT scores.

PHYS    1415    PHYSICAL SCIENCE I
                              Prerequisite:  Pass the reading section of the TASP test or completion of READ 90, Pass the MATH section of the TASP
                              test or completion of MATH 90 with a grade of "C" or better.

PHYS    1417    PHYSICAL SCIENCE II
                            Prerequisite:  PHYS 1415 with a grade of "C" or better.

ART    1301    ART APPRECIATION
                          Prerequisite:  READ 80 or equivalent.

ART    1303    ART HISTORY I
                          Prerequisite:  READ 80 or equivalent.

ART    1304    ART HISTORY II
                          Prerequisite:  READ 90 or equivalent.

MUSI    1306    MUSIC APPRECIATION
                            Prerequisite:  READ 80 or equivalent.

DRAM    1310    THEATER APPRECIATION
                              Prerequisite:  None

HIST    1301    UNITED STATES HISTORY I
                           Prerequisite:  A passing score of 230+ on reading portion of the TASP tes or qualify for the "B or Better" option or TASP
                          Exemption via SAT or ACT scores.

HIST    1302    UNITED STATES HISTORY II
                            Prerequisite:  A passing score of 230+ on reading portion of the TASP tes or qualify fo the "B or Better" option or TASP
                           Exemption via SAT or ACT scores.

GOVT    2301    AMERICAN GOVERNMENT I
                             Prerequisite:  A passing score of 230+ on reading portion of the TASP tes or qualify fo the "B or Better" option or TASP
                            Exemption via SAT or ACT scores.

GOVT 2302    AMERICAN GOVERNMENT II
                           Prerequisite:  A passing score of 230+ on reading portion of the TASP tes or qualify fo the "B or Better" option or TASP
                          Exemption via SAT or ACT scores.


COSC    1301    MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS
                              Prerequisite:  None

COSC    1309    LOGIC DESIGN
                             Prerequisite:  COSC 1301, MATH 1414 with a grade of "C" or better.

COSC    1315    FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING
                             Prerequisite:  COSC 1301 with a grade of "C" or better.

COSC    1318    COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMMING I
                              Prerequisite:  COSC 1301, concurrent enrollment in MATH 90 or completion of equivalent, or permission from the
                              department.

BCIS    1332    COBOL PROGRAMMING
                           Prerequisitie:  COSC 1430 with a grade of "C" or better.

* HUMANITIES-3 CREDITS (Depending on course, check the catalog for pre-requisites.)
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES-3 CREDITS (Depending on course, check the catalog for pre-requisites.)

 



 pre-requisites
for
field of study courses in physics:

PHYS   1401    COLLEGE PHYSICS I
                              Prerequisite:  MATH 1414 and MATH 2412 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor's consent.

PHYS    1402    COLLEGE PHYSICS II
                              Prerequisite:  PHYS 1401 with a grade of "C" or better or instructor's consent.

PHYS    2425    UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I
                              Prerequisite:  MATH 2413 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment.

PHYS    2426    UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II
                              Prerequisite:  MATH 2413 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment, PHYS 2425 with a grade of "C" or
                              better.

MATH    2412    PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY
                              Prerequisite:  MATH 1414 with a grade of "C" or better.

MATH    2413    CALCULUS I
                                Prerequisite:  MATH 2412 with a grade of "C" or better.
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