Physics
TRANSFER PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 69
Colleague Code: AS.PHYS
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: CHE 101, MAT 131, COM 111, POS 101 or POS 201, Humanities A Selection
Second Semester: PHY 201, CHE 102, MAT 132, EGL 102
Third Semester: PHY 202, MAT 161, MAT 233, Humanities B Selection, Social Science Selection
Fourth Semester: PHY 203, MAT 235, CMN 101, Humanities C Selection, Social Science Selection
Program Information:
- This program is intended for students planning to earn a bachelor’s degree in physics or some closely related area.
- Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.
- An associate in science degree can be earned if students complete either BIO 101, BIO 104, BIO 111 or BIO 112 in addition to or in place of MAT 161. However, students desiring to pursue a bachelor’s degree should consult with the school to which they plan to transfer to determine the most appropriate course for their academic goals.
- Students who are planning on teaching physics in a secondary school are required to take and pass the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) prior to transferring to an upper-division institution. Please contact the Education program at 217.786.2403 or 217.786.2391.
For Program Information Contact:
Mathematics and Sciences Department at 217.786.2386 or 217.786.2326 or see an academic advisor.
Recommended General Education Courses (45-47 credits)
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General Chemistry I |
4 credits |
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Public Speaking Fundamentals |
3 credits |
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
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Calculus and Analytic Geometry I |
5 credits |
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Calculus and Analytic Geometry II |
5 credits |
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Calculus and Analytic Geometry III |
4 credits |
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Humanities A Selection |
3-4 credits |
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Humanities B Selection |
3 credits |
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Humanities C Selection |
3-4 credits |
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Social Science Selection |
3 credits |
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Social Science Selection |
3 credits |
Recommended Program Courses (12 credits)
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Physics I |
4 credits |
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Physics II |
4 credits |
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Physics III |
4 credits |
Recommended Program Support Courses (12 credits)
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General Chemistry II |
4 credits |
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Computer Programming and Applications for Engineers |
4 credits |
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Differential Equations |
4 credits |