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Academic Program Model
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
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IAI Humanities
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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
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IAI Social/Behavioral Science
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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
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IAI Life Science
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IAI Life Science
No Description Available
4.0
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Physics/Math Elective
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Physics/Math Elective
No Description Available
3.0
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IAI Fine Arts
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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
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Physics/Math Elective
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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
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IAI Social/Behavioral Science
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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
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