Program Code - CIP Code: NASC.AGS/24.0101
Credits Required: 63
Academic Division: Math, Science, Business and Technology
Contact:MSBT@kckcc.edu
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.
Requirements for Admission to the program:
| Course | Credit Hours | |
| BLUE 0101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| Course | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 0101 | Composition I* | 3 |
| ENGL 0102 | Composition II* | 3 |
| SPCH 0151 OR SPCH 0201 |
Public Speaking OR Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| MATH 0122 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I** | 5 |
| Humanities Elective (2 disciplines) | 6 | |
| ECON 0201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Social Science Elective (ANTH, SOSC) | 3 | |
| CHEM 0111 | College Chemistry I and Lab* | 5 |
| Total Hours for General Education Requirements | 31 | |
| *See course syllabus for prerequisite. **Math sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an advisor to determine correct placement. | ||
| Course | Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 0112 | College Chemistry II and Lab* | 5 |
| MATH 0123 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| MATH 0224 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 5 |
| MATH 0227 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| NASC 0245 | Engineering Physics I | 5 |
| NASC 0246 | Engineering Physics II | 5 |
| NASC 0248 OR NASC0249 |
Statics OR Dynamics |
3 |
| Total Hours for Physics/Physical Science Requirements | 31 | |
| *See course syllabi for Physics/Physical Science course prerequisites. | ||
| Total Hours for an Associate in General Studies in Physics/Physical Science Degree | 63 |