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.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Identify, formulate, and solve basic physics problems in classical mechanics related to the motion of objects.
  • Identify, formulate, and solve basic physics problems in electromagnetism related to electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetic fields.
  • Integrate natural sciences to build a solid foundation in physics applications using appropriate mathematical skills.
  • Design simple physics experiments based on the scientific method. Acquire the results of these experiments by analyzing and collecting data.

Degree Map Astronomy Emphasis

Degree Map Physical Science Emphasis

Degree Map Physics Emphasis

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

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

ENG 102English CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 220Calculus ISUN courseThis course may be offered online

5

or higher (3-5 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

CHM 151General Chemistry ISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

AND

CHM 152General Chemistry IISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

Arts 3 credits

Humanities 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits

Additional Mathematics and/or Laboratory Sciences 6-8 credits

MAT 231Calculus IISUN course

4

MAT 241Calculus IIISUN course

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 230Physics with Calculus ISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

PHY 231Physics with Calculus IISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

SELECT ONE AREA OF EMPHASIS BELOW:

Physics

MAT 252Introduction to Linear Algebra

3

MAT 262Differential EquationsSUN course

3

Physical Science

GEO 101Physical GeographyThis course may be offered onlineThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

Astronomy

AST 180Introduction to AstronomyThis course may be offered onlineThis course has laboratory or studio fees

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