Associate in Arts Degree

Physics Concentration

Overview

Physics forms the basis for all scientific inquiry and explores matter, energy, and fundamental interactions. Physicists model the physical universe from elementary particles to the structure of the universe. By emphasizing complex real-world problem solving, physicists collaborate across diverse fields such as finance, renewable energy and medicine.

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

First Semester Credits
ENL101 M
English Composition I
3
PHY211 M
University Physics I
4
MAT240 M
Calculus I
4
CHM151 M
General Chemistry I
4
Second Semester Credits
ENL102  
English Composition II
3
PHY212 M
University Physics II
4
MAT250 M
Calculus II
4
CHM152  
General Chemistry II
4
Third Semester Credits
MAT260 M
Calculus III
4
    Humanities & Fine Arts 3
   
STEM Elective
  • AST101 Fundamentals of Astronomy
  • AST102 Astronomy II
  • BIO103 Consumer Nutrition
  • CSC105 Computer Programming I: Python
  • CSC110 Computer Programming I: Java
  • ENR103 Introduction to Robotics
  • ENR106 3D Design & Analysis I
  • ENV125 Coastal Ecology
  • ENV163 Geographical Information Systems I
  • ESC101 Introduction to Earth Science
  • HOR101 Plant & Soil Science
  • MAT150 Elementary Statistics
  • PHY151 Physics I
  • PHY152 Physics II
  • SCI150 Scientific Writing & Presentation
 3 or 4
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
    Elective 3
Fourth Semester Credits
MAT270 M
Differential Equations
3
    Humanities & Fine Arts 3
    Behavioral & Social Science 3
   
STEM Elective
  • AST101 Fundamentals of Astronomy
  • AST102 Astronomy II
  • BIO103 Consumer Nutrition
  • CSC105 Computer Programming I: Python
  • CSC110 Computer Programming I: Java
  • ENR103 Introduction to Robotics
  • ENR106 3D Design & Analysis I
  • ENV125 Coastal Ecology
  • ENV163 Geographical Information Systems I
  • ESC101 Introduction to Earth Science
  • HOR101 Plant & Soil Science
  • MAT150 Elementary Statistics
  • PHY151 Physics I
  • PHY152 Physics II
  • SCI150 Scientific Writing & Presentation
 3 or 4
    Elective(s) 2
Total Credits 60–62

M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.

The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.

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