Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
2025-01-01 | - |
2025-06-01 | - |
2025-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Physics And Astronomy Pre-Major
Summary
Prepare for a major in Physics and Astronomy by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a physical science transfer degree.
Designed to meet the first two years of requirements for most science and engineering bachelor’s degrees, including core science sequences in math, chemistry, and physics, the Associate of Science – Transfer, Track 2 (AS-T2) in Shoreline’s Physical Sciences Transfer program offers small class sizes in a supportive environment to prepare you for successful transfer to university.
What You’ll Learn
- Demonstrate the use of scientific observation and experimentation to explain aspects of the natural world.
- Apply fundamental concepts of a scientific discipline to make reasonable predictions about the natural world.
In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.
Courses & Requirements
General Education Requirements - 18-20 Credits
- Communication (8-10 Credits)
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I
- *Course 2
- Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)
- Choose of the following courses:
- CMST 203, CMST 285, GWS 284, HIST& 220, HIST 245, HUM 105, AES 101, PSYC 230, SOC 270.
- *Course 1
- Choose of the following courses:
- Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)
- MATH& 151 Calculus I
Distribution Requirements - 10 Credits
- Humanities (5 Credits)
- Take one course from the Humanities course list.
- *Course 1
- Social Sciences (5 Credits)
- Take one course from the Social Sciences course list.
- *Course 1
Pre-Major Requirements - 31.5 Credits
- Required:
- Mathematics:
- MATH& 152 Calculus II
- MATH& 163 Calculus 3
- MATH 208 Linear Algebra
- Physics:
- PHYS& 221 Engineering Physics I w/Lab: Mechanics
- PHYS& 222 Engineering Physics II w/Lab: Electromagnetism
- PHYS& 223 Engr Physics III w/Lab: Waves, Heat & Light
- Mathematics:
- Strongly Recommended:
- Additional Science:
- CHEM 171 General-Inorganic Chemistry I
- CHEM 181 General-Inorganic Chemistry I (Lecture-Lab)
- Additional Science:
Program Specific Courses and Electives to reach 90 Credits
- Recommended: CS 121, CS& 141, CS 143, CHEM 172/CHEM 182, CHEM 173/CHEM 183, MATH 207, MATH& 264.
- *Course 1
- *Course 2
- *Course 3
- *Course 4
- *Course 5
- *Course 6
- *Course 7
Careers & Opportunities
Graduates in Astronomy and Physics develop strong observation, critical thinking, problem solving, computational and technical skills to work in a variety of careers fields, such as: astronomy, health care, research and development, education, consulting, engineering design, quality control, operations and management. Potential employers include: Research and development firms, engineering and manufacturing firms, atomic and nuclear labs, government agencies, Departments of Energy and Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, hospitals, medical schools, colleges and universities, observatories, planetariums, science museums, environmental agencies and weather bureaus.
Tuition & Fees
Estimated Tuition & Fees
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
- Per Quarter
- WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus | Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only - 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67
- 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35
- 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08
- 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65
- WA-Resident | Non-WA resident,
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Additional Fees
- Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected
Ways to pay for school
Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Overview: The Associate of Science – Transfer, Track 2 (AS-T2) program in Shoreline’s Physical Sciences Transfer program prepares students for a major in Physics and Astronomy by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a physical science transfer degree.
- Objectives: This program aims to provide students with a foundation in science and math, including the core science sequences of math, chemistry, and physics, necessary for successful transfer to a university.
- Program Description: The two-year program includes small classes in a supportive environment, enabling students to develop strong scientific and critical thinking skills.
Outline:
- Program Content:
- General Education Requirements (18-20 credits): Communication, Multicultural Understanding, Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning.
- Distribution Requirements (10 credits): Humanities, Social Sciences.
- Pre-Major Requirements (31.5 credits):
- Mathematics: Calculus I, II, III, Linear Algebra
- Physics: Engineering Physics I w/Lab: Mechanics, Engineering Physics II w/Lab: Electromagnetism, Engr Physics III w/Lab: Waves, Heat & Light
- Strongly Recommended:
Careers:
- Graduates in Astronomy and Physics develop strong observation, critical thinking, problem-solving, computational, and technical skills to work in various career fields including:
- Astronomy
- Healthcare
- Research and Development
- Education
- Consulting
- Engineering design
- Quality control
- Operations and management
- Potential Employers include:
- Research and development firms
- Engineering and manufacturing firms
- Atomic and nuclear labs
- Government agencies
- Departments of Energy and Defense
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Hospitals
- Medical schools
- Colleges and universities
- Observatories
- Planetariums
- Science museums
- Environmental agencies
- Weather bureaus