This program parallels the first two years of baccalaureate degree programs in physics related fields. The major prepares graduates to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue studies in physics, applied physics, computational physics, astronomy, astrophysics, geology, meteorology, material sciences, and other related fields.
Program Outcomes:
Graduates of the Program will be able to:
Master a broad set of knowledge concerning the fundamentals in the basic areas of physics (quantum mechanics, classical mechanics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, waves, and special relativity).
Design and carry out experimental investigations, analyze data with appropriate treatment of errors and uncertainties and form conclusions based on the data and analysis.
Demonstrate the process of scientific inquiry by formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, recording data, using regression and error analysis, analyzing data, making valid conclusions, writing laboratory reports, and presenting experimental results to colleagues in both written and verbal formats.
Apply critical reasoning skills to model and solve physics related problems and be able to make connections between content learned and real-world example.
Acquire interpersonal skills and a willingness to work in team.
Recommended Course Sequence
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion.
Semester I
ENG-121
English Composition I
3
CHM-121
General Chemistry I - Lecture
3
CHM-125
General Chemistry I - Lab
1
MAT-131
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
4
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GE Social Science Elective
3
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
OR
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GE Humanities Elective
3
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
MEC-119
Graphic Science
2
Semester II
ENG-122
English Composition II
3
CHM-122
General Chemistry II - Lecture
3
CHM-126
General Chemistry II - Lab
1
MAT-132
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4
PHY-133
Analytical Physics I - Lecture
3
PHY-135
Analytical Physics I - Lab
1
Semester III
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GE Social Science Elective
3
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
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GE Humanities Elective
3
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
MAT-233
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
4
PHY-134
Analytical Physics II - Lecture
3
PHY-136
Analytical Physics II - Lab
1
Semester IV
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GE Mathematics or Science Elective
4
Select a Math or Science Elective from the following:
CHM-221 and CHM-227 or SCI-155 or SCI-157 or SCI-158 or MAT-210.