Physics AS

Transfer Degree Description

Matter and energy are what hold our universe together but few of us understand how they work in a real sense. For this reason, professionals with a physics background have incredibly unique expertise that can be applied in a multitude of ways. If your dream is to make a big discovery that will change the world or invent new technology that will change the future, a Physics degree will give you a firm foundation. In an associate degree program in Physics, you will explore topics like heat, light, and sound and learn about the laws of property and motion. The knowledge and skills you acquire can lead to jobs in numerous fields, including scientific research, education, engineering, healthcare, information technology, business, and space travel.

An associate program in Physics is a first step toward a career as a programmer, research analyst, high school physics teacher, or software engineer. This degree is transferable to universities offering bachelor’s degrees in Physics.

Students should work closely with their advisor and contact their transfer institution choices for more specific transfer information.

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Degree Pathway

Year One		Fall Semester	Spring Semester
ENG 121 MAT 201 ARTS & HUM PHY 211	English Composition I Math Calculus I Arts & Humanities Elective Physics: Calculus Based I/Lab	3 5 3 5
ENG 122 MAT 202 HIS------ PHY 212	English Composition II Calculus II History Elective Physics: Calculus Based II/Lab		3 5 3 5

 

Year Two		Fall Semester	Spring Semester
COM 115    or COM 125 ARTS & HUM ------ PHY 213 PHY------	Public Speaking    or Interpersonal Communication Arts & Humanities Elective Social & Behavioral Sciences Course Physics III: Calculus Based Physics Requirement	- 3 - 3 3 3 -
ARTS & HUM MAT 203    or MAT 204 MAT 265    or MAT 261    or MAT 266 CHE 111 CSC 160    or CHE 112	Arts & Humanities Elective Calculus III    or Calculus III with Eng App Differential Equations    or Differential Equations with Eng App    or Differential Equations with Linear Algebra General College Chemistry I Computer Science I (Language)    or General College Chemistry II		3 - 4 - - 3 - 3 - 5 - 4 -

*If a student should need to take remedial and/or pre-requisite courses they are not included in this degree plan.

*Some courses may not be offered at Otero but available with CCCOnline.