Physics - Associate of Science (Major Code - PHY)

Physics is concerned with the nature, structure and interactions of matter and radiation. The AS degree program in physics provides students a solid foundation in physical science and mathematics, which is also appropriate for further study in physics, other sciences, or engineering programs.

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Demonstrate significant knowledge of the theories that form the bases of classical mechanics and electromagnetism.
  • Design, conduct, document, analyze and critically interpret the results of experiments to investigate physical phenomena
  • Utilize integrated knowledge of mathematical or computational skills to investigate physical phenomena.
  • Communicate results of experiment analysis in both written and oral forms.

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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 CONCENTRATION BELOW:

Physics

MAT 252Introduction to Linear AlgebraThis course may be offered online

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 60 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 60 CREDITS