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Associate in General Studies

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Physics/Physical Science

Physics/Physical Science Course Descriptions

Dean:  Dr. Hasan Naima
Academic Advisor:  Gerald Hodgson

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.

Curriculum pathway leading to an Associate in General Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences for students seeking a transfer degree to a 4-year institution.

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
ENGL 101 Composition I 3
ENGL 102 Composition II* 3
SPCH 151
SPCH 153		 Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication		 3
MATH 122 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I** 5
MATH 123 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II** 5
Total 19
Humanities Requirements
  Humanities Core Elective 3
Total 3
Social and Behavioral Science Requirements
  Social Science core elective 3
Total 3
Natural and Physical Science Requirements
CHEM 111 College Chemistry I and Lab* 5
CHEM 112 College Chemistry II and Lab* 5
Total 10
Total General Education Requirements 36-38
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 General Studies in Liberal Arts and Sciences in Physics/Physical Science Degree 63-65

*See course description for prerequisite.
**Mathematics sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an advisor to determine correct placement.