Physics - AS (0608)
Division: Biology, Chemistry and Physics Division
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (30 Credits) | ||
| Written & Oral Communication (6) | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College Composition II | 3 |
| Quantitative/Scientific Knowledge, Skills & Reasoning (12) | ||
| MTH 121 | Calc with Analytic Geom I | 4 |
| MTH 122 | Calc with Analytic Geom II | 4 |
| CHM 103 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| Society & Human Behavior (6) | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| ANT 101, ANT 105, ECO 101, ECO 102, POL 104, PSY 101, PSY 102, PSY 219, SOC 101, SOC 108, SOC 219 | ||
| Humanistic Perspective (3) | ||
| Select any English Literature Course | 3 | |
| Historical Perspective (3) | ||
| Select any History (HST) Course | 3 | |
| Major Requirements (30 Credits) | ||
| PHY 103 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 104 | General Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 110 | Intro. Data Reduction Applica. | 3 |
| PHY 203 | General Physics III | 5 |
| PHY 299 | Physics Research Capstone | 2 |
| MTH 221 | Calc with Analytic Geom III | 4 |
| MTH 222 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| CHM 104 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| or PHY 113 | Astronomy | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Notes:
- For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements.
- This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ENG 101 College Composition I, HST 101 World Civilization I, MTH 100 Intro. to College Mathematics). Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.
- No grade of "D" is acceptable in CHM, MTH or PHY courses
Physics
Curriculum Code: 0608
Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
Why major in Physics?
Physics is the scientific study of matter and energy and is fundamental to understanding the natural world, including other natural sciences like Chemistry and Biology. A degree in physics provides opportunities for challenging and exciting careers in the many subfields of Physics, as well as in many technical and non-technical professions. Since physics students learn transferable skills, they also find careers in a variety of other fields, including, among many others, astronomy, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science, high school science teaching, law, medicine, environmental sciences, finance, operations research, marketing, industrial management, engineering, meteorology and oceanography.
If I major in Physics, can I transfer to an upper division college or university?
The A. S. degree in Physics prepares you for transfer to four-year colleges and universities to pursue a bachelor’s degree. ECC’s transfer/articulation agreements with area four-year institutions provide smooth transfer for our graduates.
Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in my major?
Based on placement testing, you may have to take developmental courses in English and/or Mathematics before taking core courses in your major. Students are strongly recommended to take pre-calculus in high school or during the summer before beginning college calculus.
How long will it take for me to complete this degree?
If you do not need developmental course work and you register for an average of 16-17 credits each semester, you can complete the degree in two years. You may shorten the time by taking summer courses.
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of physics and the ability to apply these principles to problems of both fundamental and practical interest;
- Design and conduct experiments, and use the scientific method to analyze a problem and draw conclusions from data and observations;
- Apply critical thinking skills and ability to identify, formulate, and solve technical problems.