Physical Science - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
AN ARTS AND SCIENCES AREA OF CONCENTRATION
APPLICATION CODE 50
For curriculum information, contact the Division of Health, Science, and Technology—Room SET-430.
This curriculum is designed to provide the academic foundation needed by students who are planning to major in the physical sciences; physical scientists are employed in government, industry, and academia. Fields of specialization within the physical sciences include astronomy, chemistry, geology, meteorology, physics, lab technicians (B.S.), technical writing, and secondary and college teaching. This area of study provides a strong mathematics background and emphasis on the ability to apply theory to solve problems. Emphasis is also on laboratory techniques, how to operate laboratory equipment, and collecting and interpreting data to identify unknown substances. Students are advised to consult with an academic advisor and to research the entrance requirements for the colleges/universities to which they intend to apply.
Suggested Semester 1
Suggested Semester 2
Suggested Semester 3
Global Competency - Select 3 credits from the following:
| ANTH 104 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 105 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 110 | Global Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTH 120 | Comparative World Cultures | 3 |
| ANTH 220 | Cultures of the Middle East | 3 |
| GEOG 101 | Introduction to World Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 102 | Elements of Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HIST 123 | Western Civilization and the Modern World | 3 |
| HIST 201 | Europe in the Twentieth Century | 3 |
Suggested Semester 4
*Electives - Select from the following:
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Geology
Physics and Astronomy
Total Credit Hours: 60
A graduate should be able to
- Communicate scientific principles and ideas effectively.
- Use appropriate scientific principles and qualitative and mathematical techniques, as appropriate, to solve problems pertaining to the physical sciences.
- Analyze and interpret data.
- Identify, apply, and evaluate ethical reasoning.