Associate in Science Degree in Physics
2021-2022 Map
Total Units: 55 - 64
Term 1
16.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MATH 30: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 5.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 20 and MATH 26 or Equivalent: college-level pre-calculus A first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable: functions, limits and continuity, techniques and applications of differentiation and integration, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Primarily for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Majors. (C-ID MATH 210). |
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| CHEM 1: General Chemistry I | 5.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110 or CHEM 11 or one year of high school chemistry; and MATH 124 or Equivalent This course introduces students to the basic principles of chemistry with a quantitative emphasis. Topics include atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces and solutions. This is the first semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. (C-ID CHEM 110/120S). |
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| English Composition (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Butte Local Area F: Self Integration (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 2
16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MATH 31: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 30 This course is the second of a series in differential and integral calculus of a single variable. Topics will include the concept, techniques and applications of integration, infinite sequences and series, as well as polar and parametric equations. Intended for Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Majors. (C-ID MATH 220). |
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| PHYS 41: Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 4.00 | The department highly recommends you enroll in PHYS 51 during the same term as PHYS 41 | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 30 This course, intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering, is part of a three-semester course whose contents may be offered in other sequences or combinations. Core topics include an introduction to kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, gravitation and simple harmonic motion. It is highly recommended that students also enroll in PHYS 51. (C-ID PHYS 205). |
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| CHEM 2: General Chemistry II | 5.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1 This course is a continuation of CHEM 1, General Chemistry I. Topics include chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry, introduction to organic chemistry and qualitative analysis. This is the second semester of a one-year course in chemistry intended for majors in the natural sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, physics, pre-medicine), mathematics, and engineering. The two-semester sequence of CHEM 1 and CHEM 2 provides the basic chemical background needed for further investigations into our physical environment. (C-ID CHEM 120S) (C-ID CHEM 120S = CHEM 1 and CHEM 2). |
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| Area B Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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Term 3
11.50 - 13.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MATH 32: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 31 Vector valued functions, calculus of functions of more than one variable, partial derivatives, multiple integration, Green???s Theorem, Stokes??? Theorem, divergence theorem. (C-ID MATH 230). |
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| PHYS 42: Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 4.00 | The department highly recommends you enroll in PHYS 52 during the same term as PHYS 42 | |
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 41 , MATH 31 This course, intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering, is part of a three-semester course whose contents may be offered in other sequences or combinations. Core topics include electrostatics, magnetism, DC and AC circuits, and Maxwell's equations. It is highly recommended that students also enroll in PHYS 52. (C-ID PHYS 210). |
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| Area C Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | ||
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Term 4
11.50 - 17.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| MATH 40: Differential Equations | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 31 The course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations including both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as applications from a variety of disciplines. Introduces the theoretical aspects of differential equations, including establishing when solution(s) exist, and techniques for obtaining solutions, including, series solutions, and singular points, Laplace transforms and linear systems. (C-ID MATH 240). |
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| PHYS 43: Physics for Scientists and Engineers III | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): PHYS 41, MATH 31 This course, intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering, is part of a three-semester course whose contents may be offered in other sequences or combinations. Core topics include optics and modern physics. (C-ID PHYS 43). |
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| Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3.00 - 8.00 | Not necessary if satisfied by Area B, C, or F choice | |
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.asssit.org to see CSU options | ||
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