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Physics Area of Concentration, Science AS: 412C


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: 412C

The physics area of concentration is a transfer program that provides the first two years of courses necessary for a four-year baccalaureate degree in physics.

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

First Semester


Second Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective. English course placement is determined by Accuplacer English/Reading Test, AP/IB, or transfer credits.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

† Program elective from the following disciplines: BIOL, CHEM, CMSC, DATA, ENES, ENEE, GEOL, depending on your transfer institution.

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Foundation Courses


Distribution Courses


General Education Elective


Program Requirements


Area of Concentration Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 60


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective. English course placement is determined by Accuplacer English/Reading Test, AP/IB, or transfer credits.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

† Program electives from the following disciplines: BIOL, CHEM, CMSC, DATA, ENES, ENEE, GEOL, depending on your transfer institution.

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Identify, formulate, and solve basic physics problems.
  • Integrate natural sciences to build solid foundation in physics applications using appropriate mathematical skills.
  • Use appropriate and varied computer application software in physics.
  • Design, perform, collect, and analyze data for simple physics experiments using the scientific method.

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