Physics - Transfer, A.S.

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Pending Approval

This planner is designed to provide a seamless transition to a four-year college or university. However, students should meet with their advisor for information on specific admissions and transfer requirements for their chosen transfer institution.

This planner assumes placement into MAT 229 and ENG 103.

A minimum of 60 credit hours (effective May 18, 2026) is required for the Associate in Science degree.

Although this degree may be completed with a minimum of 60 credits, this planner includes additional coursework that may be beneficial for transfer.

First Semester

To Do List:

Meet with your advisor for scholarship opportunities in your area of interest and for further Financial Aid information regarding transferring to other institutions.
If your Mathematics and English placement requires co-requisite or additional coursework, meet with your advisor to plan for the incorporation of these additional courses into your plan.

COM 100 - Oral Communication (3)
CSD 100 - The College Experience (3) pending approval
MAT 229 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (5)
PHY 263 - Fundamentals of Physics I (4)
First Semester Total Hours:15

Second Semester

CHE 210 - General Chemistry I (5)
ENG 103 - Composition I (3)
MAT 230 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (5)
PHY 273 - Fundamentals of Physics II (4)
Second Semester Total Hours: 17

Third Semester

To Do List:

Apply to the transfer institution of your choice.
Explore internships available by meeting with Career Services.

CIS 150 - C++ Programming I (3)
ECO 261 - Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ENG 104 - Composition II (3)
MAT 231 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (5)
Third Semester Total Hours: 14

Fourth Semester

To Do List:

Apply for Graduation.

ART 282 - Introduction to the Visual Arts (3) OR Social and Behavioral Science Elective (IAI) (3)
BIO 101 - Environmental Biology (3) OR Life Science Elective (IAI) (3)
MAT 260 - Differential Equations (3)
PHL 103 - Introduction to Logic (3) OR Humanities Elective (IAI) (3)
SOC 170 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
Fourth Semester Total Hours: 15

*Lower placement requires: MAT 150, MAT 155, CHE 110, and CHE 111 + will need to take following at transfer institution: MAT 231, MAT 260, CHE 270, CHE 272, CHE 271, and CHE 273