Physics Transfer Pathway (AS)

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The Associate of Science transfer pathway in physics enables students to transfer to the four-year school of their choice to continue their education. Physics combines the abstract concepts of mathematics and philosophy with applied aspects of instrumentation and engineering. The basic courses taken at Cowley College will transfer to state colleges and universities, as well as most other schools throughout the nation.

Pathway Code: PHYS

General Education Requirements (48 hours)

Basic Skills (14 hours)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CIS1862 - C++ Programming 3 hour(s) or
CIS1872 - Python Programming 3 hour(s)

Humanities (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s) .

Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC

For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s) .

Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hours(s) ___________________________________

Science and Math (20 hours)

Complete 20 hours of Lab Science electives as listed for this pathway.

CHM4220 - Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
CHM4230 - Chemistry II 5 hour(s)
PHS4560 - Engineering Physics I 5 hour(s)
PHS4561 - Engineering Physics II 5 hour(s)

Health & Physical Education (1 hour)

Complete one course from Health & Physical Education Elective(s) .

Health & Physical Education Elective 1 hour(s) __________________________

Recommended Transfer Pathway Electives (14 hours minimum)*

The Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 14 hours of pathway electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses within this block.

MTH4440 - Calculus II 5 hour(s)
MTH4455 - Calculus III 5 hour(s)
MTH4465 - Differential Equations 3 hour(s)
PHS4570 - Statics 3 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley Degree, however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses. Math sequence may vary.