​AS Degree – Concentration in Physics

This curriculum is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in degree programs such as physics and engineering. This program is part of the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Career Cluster.

The listed sequence of courses provides guidance for students so that they can complete this program of study in the most efficient manner. This sequence assumes that students have met college academic placement and/or other program requirements. Students are strongly urged to contact a college advisor for assistance in developing their plan for enrolling in courses to meet the program of study.

​Physics: 64 Credit Hours

Course CodeCourseCredit Hrs.
Fall Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
ENG101Composition I3
MAT151Calculus with Analytic Geometry I5
PHY211Calculus-based Physics I: Mechanics4
Choose from IAI listSocial and Behavioral Sciences3
15
Spring Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
ENG102Composition II3
MAT152Calculus with Analytic Geometry II5
PHY212Calculus-based Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism4
Choose from IAI listHumanities and Fine Arts3
15
Summer Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
MAT153Calculus with Analytic Geometry III4
4
Fall Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
CHE170College Chemistry I5
COM103Speech Communication3
PHY213Introductory Thermal Physics2
Choose from IAI listNon-lab Life Science3
Electives*1
14
Spring Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
CHE180College Chemistry II5
PHY214Introductory Quantum Physics2
Choose from IAI listSocial and Behavioral Sciences3
Choose from IAI listHumanities and Fine Arts3
Choose Health Science (HS) courseHealth Sciences3
16
TOTAL64

*PSC102 Introduction to Astronomy recommended