Montgomery College 2015-2016 Catalog

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Physics, Science AS

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: 412C

The physics track 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 consult an advisor.

First Semester

CHEM 131 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 semester hours
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
MATH 181 - Calculus I 4 semester hours (MATF)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)

Second Semester

CHEM 132 - Principles of Chemistry II 4 semester hours
MATH 182 - Calculus II 4 semester hours
PHYS 161 - General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat 3 semester hours
English foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)

Third Semester

MATH 280 - Multivariable Calculus 4 semester hours
MATH 282 - Differential Equations 3 semester hours
PHYS 262 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 semester hours (NSLD)
Arts distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD)
Health distribution 1 semester hours (HLTF)

Fourth Semester

MATH 284 - Linear Algebra 4 semester hours
PHYS 263 - General Physics III: Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics 4 semester hours (NSLD)
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3 semester hours (BSSD) **
Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or CMSC 226 or ENES 240 .

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

Program Outline / Degree Requirements

Foundation Courses

MATH 181 - Calculus I 4 semester hours (MATF)
English Foundation 3 semester hours (ENGF)
Health foundation 1 semester hour (HLTF)
Speech foundation 3 semester hours (SPCF)

Distribution Courses

CHEM 131 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 semester hours (NSLD)
CHEM 132 - Principles of Chemistry II 4 semester hours (NSLD)
Arts distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD)
Behavioral and social science distribution 6 semester hours (BSSD) **
Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)

Program Requirements

ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing 3 semester hours *
MATH 182 - Calculus II 4 semester hours
MATH 280 - Multivariable Calculus 4 semester hours
MATH 282 - Differential Equations 3 semester hours
MATH 284 - Linear Algebra 4 semester hours
PHYS 161 - General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat 3 semester hours
PHYS 262 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 semester hours
PHYS 263 - General Physics III: Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics 4 semester hours

Total Credit Hours: 60

* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or CMSC 226 or ENES 240 .

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

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.