Physics, A.S. (047.1) ♦

Location(s): Allegheny Campus, Boyce Campus, South Campus

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Associate of Science

This program prepares the student for transfer to a four-year institution with a broad college background and skill and knowledge in physics.

Graduates may earn a Bachelor’s degree and prepare for graduate training in many scientific fields.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

Demonstrate qualitative understandings of physical processes and concepts in nature.
Solve theoretical and application-based problems regarding physical processes using proper quantitative methods.
Describe the physics behind phenomena observed in everyday life, including new scientific ideas, concepts and connections to other scientific disciplines.
Communicate, both verbally and in writing, experimental findings through acquiring, analyzing and interpreting scientific data.

Degree Requirements

First Semester

ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
MAT 201 - Calculus 1 Credits: 4
PHY 221 - Physics for Science and Engineering 1 Credits: 4
CHOOSE HUM - Humanities Elective Credits: 3

Total: 14 Credits

Second Semester

ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3
MAT 202 - Calculus 2 Credits: 4
PHY 222 - Physics for Science and Engineering 2 Credits: 4
Restricted CIT Elective Credits: 3–4

Total: 14–15 Credits

Third Semester

CHM 151 - General Chemistry 1 Credits: 4
MAT 250 - Calculus 3 Credits: 4
PHY 223 - Physics for Science and Engineering 3 Credits: 4
Restricted Elective Credits: 3–4
CHOOSE SOSC - Social Science Elective Credits: 3

Total: 18–19 Credits

Fourth Semester

MAT 251 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
PHY 224 - Modern Physics Credits: 3
Restricted Electives (3 courses) Credits: 9-12

Total: 15–18 Credits

Minimum Credits to Graduate: 61–66

Students are to choose their restricted electives based upon joint consultation with a Physics faculty member and a counselor, especially those students using the TAOC program to program transfer.

Restricted CIT Elective

CIT 145 - Programming in C Credits: 3
CIT 161 - Programming in Visual Basic Credits: 4
CIT 245 - Data Structures and Algorithms Using C++ Credits: 4

Restricted Electives

BIO 151 - General Biology 1 Credits: 4
CHM 152 - General Chemistry 2 Credits: 4
CIT 111 - Introduction to Programming: Java Credits: 4
GGY 201 - Introduction to Geology Credits: 3
GGY 203 - Physical Geology Credits: 4
MAT 253 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
PHS 101 - Earth Science Credits: 3
PHS 107 - Introductory Astronomy Credits: 3
PHS 108 - Introduction to Weather Credits: 3

Transfer Opportunities

The keystone icon indicates that this particular CCAC program is a Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Center (TAOC) approved Associate Degree program. All credits earned in this program are accepted by any state system college in Pennsylvania that offers a Bachelor’s degree in Physics, including California University of Pennsylvania, Carlow University, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Slippery Rock University.

It is important that students consult with a counselor early in their program to develop a course plan most appropriate for the school to which they intend to transfer. See www.ccac.edu/articulation for details.

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