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Associate in Science

Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree

Physics/Physical Science

Physics/Physical Science Course Descriptions

Dean:  Dr. Hasan Naima

Academic Advisor:  Gerald Hodgson

Curriculum Pathway Leading to an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences for Students Seeking a Transfer Degree to a 4-Year Institution:

 

Mission

 

The Department of Physics Science mission is to develop in its students a comprehensive grasp of the principles of Physics Science. And to generate opportunities for optimized learning of Physics Science concepts and applications at all educational levels in an environment that promotes interdisciplinary interactions. We offer high quality learning experiences that include a variety of courses appropriate for a diverse student body. Each student is supported and challenged to excel within their chosen discipline, but also as members of a community of life-long learners. He or she is well prepared to pursue career in Physics Science or an allied field, to embark immediately upon a professional career in science, or to enter one of the numerous careers which require or are enhanced by a broad knowledge of science in today's technological society. Faculty are role models for creativity and scholarship in areas within and beyond Physics Science as they advice and mentor the students served by the department. We keep our laboratories equipped with research-capable resources to provide scholarly opportunities to both faculty and students, and we serve as a resource for the campus and community. The department foster and maintain relationships with regional high school faculty and students.

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 four-year institutions, they must consult with the transfer institution and with their respective KCKCC advisors before enrolling in order to determine the transferability of their courses. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of his/her courses.

 

General Education Requirements

College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)

Course Number Course Title Hours
Basic Skill Requirements
ENGL 101 Composition I 3
ENGL 102 Composition II* 3
SPCH 151
SPCH 153		 Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication		 3
Total 9

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)
Social Science Core Elective 3
Social Science Core Elective 3
Total 6
Mathematics & Natural and Physical Science Requirements
CHEM 111 College Chemistry I and Lab* 5
CHEM 112 College Chemistry II and Lab* 5
MATH 122 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I** 5
MATH 123 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II** 5
Total 20
Total General Education Requirements 42-43
Physics Requirements
MATH 224 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III** 5
MATH 227 Differential Equations** 3
NASC 245 Engineering Physics I* 5
NASC 246 Engineering Physics II* 5
NASC 248 Statics* 3
NASC 249 Dynamics* 3
Computer Programming Elective 3
Total 27
Total for an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences in Physics/Physical Science Degree 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.