Physics, AS with Designation

Additional information available on the Physics Department website.

Recommended basic skills courses are

College Readiness in English
MAT 1340 and MAT 1420
or
MAT 1340 and MAT 1440

Physics is concerned with the nature of energy and matter, space and time. The laws of physics govern everything in the universe from the tiniest bit of matter to the largest star. Physics is a prerequisite to any in-depth study of the sciences and technologies. It leads to careers in engineering, astronomy, astronautics, medical research, geophysics, meteorology, and biophysics. This program provides the necessary background for transfer to a four-year school.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Physics degree program, students should be able to:

Explain information presented in mathematical forms (e.g., equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words)
Convert information into and between various mathematical forms (e.g., equations, graphs, diagrams, tables, words)
Select or develop elements of the methodology or theoretical framework to solve problems
Examine evidence to identify patterns, differences, similarities, limitations, and/or implications related to the focus
Utilize multiple representations to interpret the data
State a conclusion based on findings

Courses marked with an asterisk [*] are not currently offered at PPSC.

Full list of requirements can be found at Associate of Science Degrees, AS .

Written Communication

Six (6) credit hours

ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)
AND
ENG 1022 - English Composition II CO2 3 Credit Hour(s)
OR
ENG 1022 - English Composition II CO2 3 Credit Hours
AND
ENG 2001 - English Composition III CO3 3 Credit Hour(s)
or
HIS 2765 - Writing About History CO3 3 Credit Hour(s)

Mathematics

Five (5) credit hours

MAT 2410 - Calculus I MA1 5 Credit Hour(s)

Arts and Humanities

Nine (9) credit hours.

GT - Three GT Pathways Arts and Humanities courses (AH1, AH2, AH3, AH4)

History

Three (3) credit hours.

GT - One GT Pathways History course (HI1)

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three (3) credit hours.

GT - One GT Pathways Social and Behavioral Sciences course (SS1, SS2, SS3)

Natural and Physical Sciences

Ten (10) credit hours

PHY 2111 - Physics: Calculus-Based I with Lab SC1 5 Credit Hour(s)
PHY 2112 - Physics: Calculus-Based II with Lab SC1 5 Credit Hour(s)

Additional Required Courses

Twenty-four (24) credit hours

Please note: if these credits are not required for the major at a receiving four-year institution, they will be applied to the bachelor’s degree as elective credit towards graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.

CHE 1111 - General College Chemistry I with Lab SC1 5 Credit Hour(s)
CSC 1060 - Computer Science I: (Language) 4 Credit Hour(s)
or
CHE 1112 - General College Chemistry II with Lab SC1 5 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 2420 - Calculus II MA1 5 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 2430 - Calculus III MA1 4 Credit Hour(s)
or
MAT 2431 - Calculus III with Engineering Applications MA1 5 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 2560 - Differential Equations MA1 3 Credit Hour(s)
or
MAT 2561 - Differential Equations with Engineering Applications: MA1 4 Credit Hours *
or
MAT 2562 - Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4 Credit Hour(s)
PHY 2113 - Physics III: Calculus Based Modern Physics 3 Credit Hour(s)

Total Credit Hours: 60

Note:

If you choose to take one of these courses (MAT 2431 , MAT 2561 *, MAT 2562 ), it will put you over 60 credits. The courses will transfer but the extra credits may not. That is, the receiving institution may still require the completion of 60 credits for the major.

Students planning to transfer to University of Colorado Boulder or to the University of Northern Colorado must take CSC 1060 to fulfill this requirement.
Students planning to transfer to Fort Lewis College or University of Colorado, Colorado Springs must take both CHE 1112 and CSC 1060 .
Students planning to transfer to a receiving institution not listed here may choose either one of these courses