Associate in Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree
Physics
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 Physical Sciences supports the mission of the college and of the Division of Mathematics, Science, and Technology by providing transfer education, career education, and general education opportunities. The faculty is committed to providing a learning environment in which students are exposed to a variety of teaching methods and active learning experiences within the guidelines of the 21st Century Outcomes. There is particular emphasis on critical thinking skills, mathematical modeling, communication (both written and oral), analytical skills, and computer literacy.
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.