Physics - Associate of Science (Major Code - PHY)

The Physics Associate of Science degree prepares students for transfer to a university program in physics, physical science, or astronomy. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-S) 37-39 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101	Composition**	3
ENG 102	English Composition**	3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 220	Calculus I**	5
	or higher (3-5 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

CHM 151	General Chemistry I**	4
	AND
CHM 152	General Chemistry II**	4

Arts 3 credits

Humanities 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits

Additional Mathematics and/or Laboratory Sciences 6-8 credits

MAT 231	Calculus II*	4
MAT 241	Calculus III*	4

Six credits of arts, humanities, or social and behavioral sciences must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

CORE CURRICULUM 12-14 CREDITS

PHY 230	Physics with Calculus I**	4
PHY 231	Physics with Calculus II**	4

SELECT ONE AREA OF EMPHASIS BELOW:

Physics

MAT 252	Introduction to Linear Algebra	3
MAT 262	Differential Equations*	3

Physical Science

GEO 101

Physical Geography**

4

Astronomy

AST 180

Introduction to Astronomy**

4

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)

Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See www.aztransfer.com.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS