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Physical Science

Physical Science

Students pursuing the Physical Science degree receive a strong foundation in chemistry, physics, and mathematics qualifying them to enter the junior year of a science/math program of study at a four-year college or university. Students who complete the Physical Science degree usually transfer to a college or university program in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or a related major such as computer science or engineering. 

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Course Requirements

Semester One Credits
ACS102 The College Experience 3.00
ENG101 English Comp. I 3.00
IST120 or CIS141: Microcomp Apps 3.00
MAT103 Pre-Calculus 4.00
SCI123 Prin. of Chem I w/LAB 4.00
Semester Two Credits
ENG102 English Comp. II 3.00
HUMELECT Humanities Electives 3.00
MAT201 Calculus I 4.00
SCI124 Prin. of Chem II w/LAB 4.00
SSIELECT Social Science Electives 3.00
Semester Three
* FREE Elective/Non Elect 3.00
HUMELECT Humanities Electives 3.00
MAT203 Calculus II 4.00
SCI143 Prin. of Phys I w/LAB 4.00
SSIELECT Social Science Electives 3.00
Semester Four
* FREE Elective/Non Elect 3.00
* FREE Elective/Non Elect 3.00
HUMELECT Humanities Electives 3.00
SCI144 Prin. of Phys II w/LAB 4.00
SSIELECT Social Science Electives 3.00
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