Physics
Program Description: The Associate of Science degree in Physics is intended to match, within the constraints of the Core Curriculum, the course of study for the first two years of a typical science program at a four-year college or university. It also provides the flexibility for students desiring only an associate degree to specialize the program to individual interests.
Use this Program Map as an advising guide to choose courses with your advisor and track progress toward milestones and completion of the degree program. The map provides students a suggested course sequence to timely program completion.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters
| Semester 1 | Min Credits | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 2413 - Calculus I | 4 | Prerequisite for PHYS 2325 | Core |
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I | 3 | Communications Core Curriculum | Core |
| Creative Arts | 3 | Or select a course from the Creative Arts section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I | 4 | Or select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| 14 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 2 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| MATH 2414 - Calculus II | 4 | ||
| ENGL 1302 - Composition II | 3 | Communications Core Curriculum | Core |
| PHYS 2325 - University Physics I | 3 | Area of Concentration | |
| PHYS 2125 - University Physics I Lab | 1 | Area of Concentration | |
| CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II | 4 | Or select a course from the Life and Physical Sciences section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 3 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| PHYS 2326 - University Physics II | 3 | Area of Concentration | |
| PHYS 2126 - University Physics II Lab | 1 | Area of Concentration | |
| HIST 1301 - United States History I | 3 | Or select a course from the American History section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| GOVT 2305 - Federal Government | 3 | Core | |
| Language, Philosophy, Culture | 3 | Or select a course from the Language, Philosophy and Culture section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| General Elective | 2 | Choose any general academic course. | |
| 15 | Program Semester Hours / Meet with your advisor | ||
| Semester 4 | Min Credits | Notes | |
| PHYS 1403 - Stars and Galaxies | 4 | Area of Concentration | |
| HIST 1302 - United States History II | 3 | Or select a course from the American History section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government | 3 | Core | |
| Component Area Option | 3 | Select a course from the Component Area Option section of the core curriculum | Core |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | Select a course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences section of the core curriculum. | Core |
| 16 | Program Semester Hours | ||
| ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of Associate of Science degree | |||
| Total Program Hours | 60 |
Attention: Students must visit with an advisor when they have completed 30 hours toward the degree plan (typically the end of the second semester).
Marketable Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Communication Skills
- Empirical and Quantitative Skills
- Teamwork
- Personal Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
- Data Analysis
- Laboratory Technology
- Time Management
- Life-long learning
- Laboratory Safety
Transfer Information
This physics degree provides a pathway to transfer to a four-year college or university where students can earn a baccalaureate degree. Students are strongly encouraged to select a transfer destination by the time they have completed 30 semester credit hours. Students should consult with their chosen transfer institution regarding recommended courses that will transfer and be applied to their baccalaureate degree program.
For more information on program transfer information to four-year institutions visit Blinn’s transfer information site: https://www.blinn.edu/transfer-information