Physical Science

AA/AS Degree – Concentration in Physical Science

This curriculum is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in degree programs such as physical education, kinesiology, and sports medicine. This program is part of the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Career Cluster.

The listed sequence of courses provides guidance for students so that they can complete this program of study in the most efficient manner. This sequence assumes that students have met college academic placement and/or other program requirements. Students are strongly urged to contact a college advisor for assistance in developing their plan for enrolling in courses to meet the program of study.

Faculty

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Win Htwe
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Physical Science: 64 Credit Hours

Fall Semester Courses		Credit Hrs.
CHE170	College Chemistry I	5
ENG101	Composition I	3
MAT151	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	5
	Humanities & Fine Arts	3
		16
Spring Semester Courses		Credit Hrs.
CHE180	College Chemistry II	5
ENG102	Composition II	3
MAT152	Calculus with Analytic Geometry II	5
PH 121	Physics for Science & Engineering I	4
		17
Fall Semester Courses		Credit Hrs.
PH 122	Physics for Science & Engineering II*	4
	Humanities & Fine Arts	3
	Health Science	3
	Social Behavioral Science	6
		16
Spring Semester Courses		Credit Hrs.
COM103	Speech Communication	3
	Non-Lab Life Science	3
	Humanities & Fine Arts	3
	Social Behavioral Science	3
	Electives	3
		15
*MAT263 Linear Algebra and MAT265 Differential Equations may also be needed depending on transfer institution. Students must complete at least one IAI approved math course. Science requirements include at least one IAI life science and one IAI physical science, and one of those must be a lab science. Additional math and/or science courses are needed to complete general education requirements for the AA/AS degrees.