Program Overview
Physics Associate in Science Degree Program
Related Degrees & Certificates
- AS-T Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- Physics | 60 units
Career Opportunities
A major in physical science can serve as preparation for further study in technical fields and serves as an excellent background for professional training in law, business, medicine, or education.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Use the scientific method and appreciate its importance to the development of scientific thought.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and analyze physical systems in terms of scientific concepts.
- Document and communicate their work effectively.
Program Overview
The Physical Science Degree is designed to give the student breadth in the physical sciences while providing considerable strength in one of the specialized physical science fields. The lower-division program is virtually the same as that taken in the first two years of college by a chemistry, physics, or geology major.
Requirements
AS Degree Requirements Major: Core and Selective Requirements
Complete Core Courses, 43 units
- CHEM 210 | General Chemistry I | 5 units
- CHEM 220 | General Chemistry II | 5 units
- CIS 250 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming: C++ | 3 units
- MATH 251 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 5 units
- MATH 252 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 5 units
- MATH 253 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5 units
- MATH 275 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 units
- PHYS 250 | Physics with Calculus I | 4 units
- PHYS 260 | Physics with Calculus II | 4 units
- PHYS 270 | Physics with Calculus III | 4 units
Total Required Major Units: 43
And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Physics Associate in Science Degree Program is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the physical sciences, with a focus on physics. The program prepares students for further study in technical fields, as well as for professional training in law, business, medicine, or education.
Objectives:
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Use the scientific method and appreciate its importance to the development of scientific thought.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and analyze physical systems in terms of scientific concepts.
- Document and communicate their work effectively.
Outline:
The program consists of 60 units, including:
- Core Courses (43 units):
- CHEM 210: General Chemistry I
- CHEM 220: General Chemistry II
- CIS 250: Introduction to Object Oriented Programming: C++
- MATH 251: Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
- MATH 252: Analytical Geometry and Calculus II
- MATH 253: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
- MATH 275: Ordinary Differential Equations
- PHYS 250: Physics with Calculus I
- PHYS 260: Physics with Calculus II
- PHYS 270: Physics with Calculus III
Careers:
Graduates of the program may pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Physical science research
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Education
- Law
- Business
