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6/6/2024 4:16:38 PM
Physics, Associate in Science
Total Program Credits: 61-63
A physics degree focuses on the nature and properties of energy and matter, covering topics like mechanics, heat, light, radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and more, preparing graduates for physics degree jobs in fields like science, engineering, healthcare, education, and more. Students interested in Astronomy should also pursue this pathway.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Physics) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Develop a plan to collect data for a physical laboratory.
- Analyze the laboratory experiment they conducted.
- Apply the principles of the scientific method in design of a laboratory.
- Solve through analysis, setup, and planning a descriptive problem in physics.
- Evaluate equations of physics to determine their application.
- Use appropriate tools and technology for purposes of conducting experimentation in physics.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| CHM 140 ◊ # General Chemistry I | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
| MAT 131 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| MAT 133 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
| PHY 106 # ◊ General Physics (Mechanics) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| MAT 235 ◊ # Calculus & Analytic Geometry III | Mathematics Gen-ed | 5 |
| PHY 107 ◊ # General Physics (Electricity & Magnetism) | Core Course | 5 |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
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| BIS 150 ◊ # Principles of Biology I | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 6-8 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 13-15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential. |
GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.
| MAT 224 ◊ # Linear Algebra | Core Course | 3 |
| MAT 341 ◊ # Differential Equations | Core Course | 3 |
| PHY 108 # ◊ General Physics (Thermodynamics, Waves, Optics, Relativity & Quantum Mechanics) | Core Course | 5 |
(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/
See PHY course descriptions.
Note: Grade of "C" or higher is an IAI requirement.
This is a generic outline of courses for this program of study. Requirements may vary based on specialty and/or chosen transfer school. Meet with a curriculum counselor for specific transfer recommendations.
Chairperson: Sheldon Turner, Ext. 3008; email: sheldonturner@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |