Develop the academic background needed for undergraduate and graduate degrees in the physical and life sciences with our associate degree in Physical Sciences. In our 61-credit program you can focus your studies on physics or chemistry while still taking classes in math, computer science and biology.

Our Physical Sciences curriculum prepares you to transfer to a four-year institution and major in such fields as chemistry or physics. It also provides a solid foundation for future studies in health sciences, medicine and chemical engineering.

Program outcomes

• Prepare for and conduct scientific experiments;
• Use and understand basic instrumentation;
• Analyze and interpret scientific data;
• Demonstrate an extensive problem-solving capability.

Program Curriculum

¹ MAT 190 is a co-requisite for PHY 151

² A programming course is recommended; check with your advisor or transfer institution.

³ MAT 201 is a co-requisite for PHY 152.

⁴ Chemistry majors should take CHE 151, CHE 152, CHE 261, CHE 262, PHY 151 and PHY 152. Physics majors should take PHY 151, PHY 152, CHE 151 and CHE 152.

⁵ For Chemistry and Physics majors, MAT 202 Calculus III is recommended, but students should confer with their advisor to determine the math requirement at the transfer institution.

⁶ MAT 220 Linear Algebra or MAT 223 Differential Equations are recommended; students should work with their advisor to determine the math requirements at the transfer institution. Other suggested electives include BIO and GLG.