Academic Program Model

Physics (AS.PHYS)

Upon completion of this course sequence, physics students will receive an associate in science degree.

This program follows Math Pathway #4. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
CHM-150	General Chemistry I CHM-150 General Chemistry I General principles of chemistry for students majoring in chemistry, engineering or science professions. Topics include atomic theory, bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws and thermochemistry. Course Outline *	4.0
MAT-241	Analytical Geometry and Calculus I MAT-241 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I Differential and integral calculus of elementary functions of one variable, such as polynomial, rational, radical, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, will be covered. Applications include rates of change, optimization, curve sketching and area. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendations. Course Outline *	5.0
ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline * OR
ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course Outline *	3.0
HIS-153	History/Culture of Third World HIS-153 History/Culture of Third World The course will introduce the student to history and culture in the third world from ancient civilizations to the modern era. This course will focus upon broad themes in history and culture and will examine those themes in each major historical era. Course Outline OR
--- ---	IAI Humanities --- --- IAI Humanities No Description Available	3.0
	Semester Totals	15.0
Second Semester
CHM-151	General Chemistry II CHM-151 General Chemistry II Continuation of the General principles of chemistry for students majoring in chemistry, engineering or science professions. Topics include solids/liquids, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Course Outline *	4.0
MAT-242	Analytical Geometry and Calculus II MAT-242 Analytical Geometry and Calculus II A continuation of Calculus I with emphasis on different methods of integration and applications, L` Hôpitals Rule, Sequences, series, Power series, Taylor series and Maclaurin series. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendations. Course Outline *	4.0
ENG-121	Composition II ENG-121 Composition II Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research. Course Outline *	3.0
PHY-140	University Physics I PHY-140 University Physics I This is a study of Newtonian Mechanics. The course is for physics majors and minors, engineering students and the mathematically oriented student. This is the first of a three-course sequence. Course Outline *	4.0
POS-160	American National Government POS-160 American National Government The fundamental principles of the American Government are summarized. Such topics as federalism, civil liberties, citizenship, parties and elections, the Presidency, Congress, Judiciary, and national policies and politics are discussed within the framework of the American Constitutional system. Course Outline OR
--- ---	IAI Social/Behavioral Science --- --- IAI Social/Behavioral Science No Description Available	3.0
	Semester Totals	18.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
PHY-141	University Physics II PHY-141 University Physics II This course is a study of heat, electricity, and magnetism for students in physics, engineering, chemistry and mathematics. Course Outline * +	4.0
COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
--- ---	IAI Life Science --- --- IAI Life Science No Description Available	4.0
--- ---	Physics/Math Elective --- --- Physics/Math Elective No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	IAI Fine Arts --- --- IAI Fine Arts No Description Available	3.0
	Semester Totals	17.0
Second Semester
PHY-142	University Physics III PHY-142 University Physics III This course is a study of wave motion, sound, light, and modern physics for students in physics, engineering, chemistry and mathematics. Course Outline * +++	4.0
MAT-243	Analytical Geometry and Calculus III MAT-243 Analytical Geometry and Calculus III A continuation of analytic geometry and Calculus II. The focus is on solid analytic geometry, vectors, partial derivatives, line, volume and surface integrals in various coordinate systems, and vector fields. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendations. Course Outline * +++	4.0
--- ---	Physics/Math Elective --- --- Physics/Math Elective No Description Available	3.0
ANT-200	General Anthropology ANT-200 General Anthropology The course provides an introduction to cultural and physical anthropology. Human and animal behavior is studied by using the comparative method. Some of the topics covered are: religion, magic, kinship, sex roles, human evolution, race, archeology and primates. Course Outline OR
GEO-140	World Geography GEO-140 World Geography This course is about the world's great realms, surveyed and discussed in geographic perspective. It links human society and culture to the world's natural environment and climates. Course Outline OR
--- ---	IAI Social/Behavioral Science --- --- IAI Social/Behavioral Science No Description Available	3.0
	Semester Totals	14.0

Total Program Hours

64.0

Suggested Electives
MAT-245	Differential Equations MAT-245 Differential Equations Designed for pre-engineering students and others who need a working knowledge of ordinary differential equations. Course Outline * +++	3.0
MAT-255	Linear Algebra MAT-255 Linear Algebra A first course in linear algebra covering linear systems, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, inner product spaces, and eigenvalues and eigenvectors, including proofs of theorems and propositions in each topic. Course Outline * +	3.0
PHY-239	Mechanics I PHY-239 Mechanics I This course is a study of the mechanics of static,rigid bodies for engineering students. Course Outline * +	3.0
PHY-240	Mechanics II PHY-240 Mechanics II This course is a study of the motion of rigid bodies and systems of particles for engineering students. Course Outline * +++	3.0

This is a sample list of major requirements. University
requirements vary by institution.

Consult a counselor or academic advisor before registering.
Specific graduation requirements are identified through
degree audit. Additional courses in reading, English and
mathematics may be required based on placement scores.
Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Rakhsha Nasseripour
Faculty Email: rnasseripour@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5330

*	There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum
*	placement test scores for this course.
**	Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+	Course only offered fall semester
++	Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++	Course only offered spring semester
++++	Course offered in summer term only
^	SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to
^	Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^	Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^	Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition
^^^	to classroom lecture hours
^^^^	ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester