Physics
Associate of Science Course of Study
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Recommended basic skills standards are
Physics is concerned with the nature of energy and matter, space and time. The laws of physics govern everything in the universe from the tiniest bit of matter to the largest star. Physics is a prerequisite to any in-depth study of the sciences and technologies. It leads to careers in engineering, astronomy, astronautics, medical research, geophysics, meteorology, and biophysics. This program provides the necessary background for transfer to a four-year school.
Courses marked with an asterisk [*] are not currently offered at PPCC.
Written Communication
Six (6) credit hours
GT-CO1: ENG 121 |
English Composition I: CO1 |
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GT-CO2: ENG 122 |
English Composition II: CO2 |
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GT-CO2: ENG 122 |
English Composition II: CO2 |
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GT-CO3: ENG 201 |
English Composition III: CO3 |
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Oral Communication
Three (3) credit hours
Public Speaking |
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Interpersonal Communication |
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Intercultural Communication: SS3 |
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Mathematics
Three (3) credit hours minimum (credit hours over three (3) will be applied to the electives category). Full list of requirements.
Suggested Courses
Calculus I: MA1 |
5 |
History
Three (3) credit hours. Full list of requirements.
Art and Humanities
Six (6) credit hours. Two guaranteed transfer courses from two different areas (AH1, AH2, AH3 or AH4). Full list of requirements.
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Six (6) credit hours. Two guaranteed transfer courses from two different areas (SS1, SS2, SS3, HI1). Full list of requirements.
Natural and Physical Sciences
Twelve (12) credit hours. Full list of requirements.
One (2 course) lab sequence in any guaranteed transfer science discipline (SC1); additional guaranteed transfer lab science course (SC1). Additional credits over 12 will be included in the electives category.
Suggested Courses
Physics: Calculus-Based I w/Lab: SC1 |
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Physics: Calculus Based II w/Lab: SC1 |
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Electives
Twenty-one (21) credit hours selected from the AS approved course list. Please see your advisor for help choosing your electives.
Suggested Courses
General College Chemistry I: SC1 |
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Computer Science II: (Language) |
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Calculus II: MA1 |
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Calculus III: MA1 |
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Total Credit Hours |
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