PHYSICS

A.S. DEGREE

Description
The Physics A.S. degree program prepares students to transfer and earn a Baccalaureate degree in Physics or a related area, by providing both physics and general education courses that parallel the first two years at a four-year institution. 

Program Learning Outcomes
1.Solve various problems by applying a fundamental understanding of the basic principles of physics and mathematics
2.Design and conduct experiments 
3.Analyze and interpret the results of experiments
4.Develop skill in using computers for data acquisition and analysis
5.Develop skill in using computers for mathematical modeling
6.Display effective presentation/communication skills


Requirements for Program Entrance
Physics requirement: Regents Physics (exam score >/= 70) OR PHY 145 (grade of C or better).

Math requirement: HS Precalculus (exam score >/= 83) OR Level 10 Math at MCC OR MTH 175 (grade of C or better). 

Chemistry requirement: Regents Chemistry (exam score >/= 70) OR CHE 145 (grade of C or better).


Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER

ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
MTH 210 Calculus I (grade of C or higher required)
4
CHE 151 General College Chemistry I  (grade of C- or higher required)
4
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVE
3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
3
First Semester Total:
17
SECOND SEMESTER

MTH 211 Calculus II (grade of C or higher required)
4
CHE 152 General College Chemistry II 
4
PHY 161 University Physics 1 (grade of C or higher required)
4
ENG 105 Introduction to Literature
3
Second Semester Total:
15
THIRD SEMESTER

MTH 212 Calculus III (grade of C or higher required)
4
CSC 101 Introduction to Object-oriented Programming
4
PHY 261 University Physics II (grade of C or higher required)
4
OPEN ELECTIVE*
3
Total Third Total:
15
FOURTH SEMESTER

MTH 225 Differential Equations
4
MTH 230 Linear Algebra
4
PHY 262 Modern Physics
4
OPEN ELECTIVE*
3
Fourth Semester Total:
15
TOTAL CREDITS:
62
*ENR 161, ENR 261 or GEO 105 are recommended. Please consult with an advisor and the institution you plan to transfer to before selecting your open electives..

Revised: 7/13/2023