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Physics/Physical Science Curriculum Guide and Course DescriptionsThis curriculum is for those students desiring to major in science on a broad level. This approach lends itself well to declaring a more specific major in the field of science at a later date. The science and math courses of the Science major will transfer to a four-year institution. A student’s class choices should be planned with the requirements of the transfer institution in mind. See your advisor for enrollment information and transfer institution requirements. Recommended Courses
To complete an associate degree the program emphasis credit hours and the general education credit hours, which must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee, must total at least 64 credit hours. Also see specific curriculum guide for program emphasis. Certain general education courses are preferred for different programs. Associate in ScienceMost physics/physical science majors opt for the Associate in Science degree. This degree is meant to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 46 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply. Associate in Science Degree Requirements Description of CoursesENGR-210. Engineering Physics I. 5 Hours. This is a theory and lab course which covers vectors, mechanics, wave motion, simple harmonic motion and the Laws of Thermodynamics including Kinetic Theory. Calculus is used in the problem solving. The course includes four credit hours of lecture and one credit hour of lab. Prerequisite: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or concurrently enrolled in Calculus with Analytic Geometry I. ENGR-211. Engineering Physics II. 5 Hours. This course is a theory and lab course which continues with heat, thermodynamics, optics, electricity and magnetism, and elements of modern physics. Calculus is used in the problem solving. The course includes four credit hours of lecture and one credit hour of lab. Prerequisite: Engineering Physics I. PHYS-120. Physical Geology. 5 Hours. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts of physical geology. The nature and properties of material composing the earth, the processes by which it is formed, altered, transported, and distorted, the distribution of this material, and the nature and development of landscape will be covered. The course includes three credit hours of lecture and two credit hours of lab. PHYS-121. Historical Geology. 5 Hours. This course will focus on the history of the Earth from its formation within the Milky Way Galaxy to the evolution of Homo sapiens. It will be divided into two areas: physical development of the Earth and the biological development of the Earth. The course includes three credit hours of lecture and two credit hours of lab. PHYS-203. College Physics I. 5 Hours. This is a theory and lab course which covers vectors, mechanics, simple harmonic motion and the Laws of Thermo-dynamics including Kinetic Theory. College algebra and trig skills are required. The course includes four credit hours of lecture and one credit hour of lab. Prerequisite: College Algebra or Trigonometry in high school or college. PHYS-204. College Physics II. 5 Hours. This is a theory and lab course which continues with heat, thermodynamics, optics, electricity and magnetism and elements of modern physics. The course includes four credit hours of lecture and one credit hour of lab. Prerequisite: College Physics I. PHYS-205. Physical Science. 5 Hours. This course is designed for students who need a physical science requirement, especially elementary education majors. Topics include astronomy, atmospheric science, geology and nuclear reactions. The terminology, processes and integration of all sciences, with emphasis on the physical sciences, will be studied with the total of encouraging life-long learning and an informed citizenry. Students will be empowered to read and appreciate science-related materials from the popular press, while distinguishing valid science from junk science. The course includes three credit hours of lecture and two credit hours of lab. PHYS-212. Physics Seminar. 2 Hours. This is a continuation of the introductory physics sequence in which the student will study more advanced topics of "modern" physics. Special emphasis is given to relativity, atomic and nuclear structure, and quantum mechanics. Additional topics in statistical mechanics, and solid state physics will be included as time allows. Prerequisite: College Physics I and College Physics II or Engineering Physics I and Engineering Physics II. |
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