Physics/Physical Science
Curriculum pathway leading to an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences for students seeking a transfer degree to a 4-year institution:
Dean: Dr. Edward Kremer
Academic Advisor: Dr. Chandra Thapa
The Department of Physical Science strives to develop in its students a comprehensive grasp of the principles of Physics and to generate opportunities for optimized learning of Physical Science concepts through interdisciplinary interactions. We offer high quality learning experiences that include a variety of courses appropriate for a diverse student body.
Since the transferability of courses will vary depending on the specific four-year institution, it is strongly recommended that if students are intending to transfer to a four-year institution, they must consult with the transfer institution and with their respective KCKCC advisor before enrolling in order to determine the transferability of their courses. It is the student's responsibility to follow the transfer requirements established by his/her transfer institution.
General Education Requirements
College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 73 or above on the COMPASS reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, First Year Experience. All degree-seeking students who score below 73 on the COMPASS reading exam will take HUDV0101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning. (See exemptions)
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Hours
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HUDV Requirement:
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| HUDV0100 |
First Year Experience or |
1 |
| HUDV0101 |
Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning |
2 |
| Total |
1-2 |
| |
| Basic Skill Requirements |
| ENGL0101 |
Composition I |
3 |
| ENGL0102 |
Composition II* |
3 |
| SPCH0151 |
Public Speaking or |
|
| SPCH0153 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Total |
9 |
| |
|
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Humanities Requirements (6 credit hours from at least 2 disciplines including: Art, History, Literature, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy or Theatre)
|
|
Humanities Core Elective |
3 |
|
Humanities Core Elective |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| |
|
| Social and Behavioral Science Requirements (6 credit hours from at least 2 disciplines) |
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Social Science Core Elective |
3 |
|
Social Science Core Elective |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| |
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| Mathematics & Natural and Physical Science Requirements |
| CHEM0111 |
College Chemistry I and Lab* |
5 |
| CHEM0112 |
College Chemistry II and Lab* |
5 |
| MATH0122 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I** |
5 |
| MATH0123 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II** |
5 |
| Total |
20 |
| |
| Total General Education Requirements |
42-43 |
| |
|
| Physics Requirements |
| MATH0224 |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry III** |
5 |
| MATH0227 |
Differential Equations** |
3 |
| NASC0245 |
Engineering Physics I* |
5 |
| NASC0246 |
Engineering Physics II* |
5 |
| NASC0248 |
Statics* |
3 |
| NASC0249 |
Dynamics* |
3 |
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Computer Programming Elective |
3 |
| Total |
27 |
| |
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| Total for an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences
in Physics/Physical Science Degree:
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69-70 |
*See course description for prerequisite.
**Mathematics sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an adviser to determine correct placement.