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Physics is the physical science that studies how the universe works, from cosmology to the subatomic realm. The goal of physics is to explain what happens in the natural world with just a few comprehensive principles. Physicists have discovered and described physical forces and laws ranging from gravity to quantum mechanics to wormholes.
In MCC’s Physics program, you will study conservation principles, including energy and momentum. Explore the exciting world of mechanics, electricity, and magnetism, as well as thermodynamics, quantum physics, and relativity.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Type
- Associate Degree
- Academic Plan
- Associate in Science (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 8600
- Total Credits Required
- 60-64
- Catalog Year
- 2018-2019
- Effective Term
- 2017
- Transfer Partner
- Arizona State University
- Transfer Program
- Physics (Bachelor of Science)
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Communicate scientific ideas, both qualitatively and quantitatively, using an appropriate technical vocabulary.
- Collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds.
- Provide order of magnitude estimates for physical quantities in appropriate units.
- Describe, predict, and explain real-world phenomena, utilizing a variety of different representations, such as mathematical, graphical, and pictorial formalisms.
- Collect and analyze experimental data, and then draw reasonable conclusions to both develop and support the laws of physics.
- Apply principles of physics to solve problems both inside and outside the classroom.
- Transfer information and problem-solving methods from familiar to unfamiliar contexts.
Career Opportunities
An education in physics, with its understanding of how the world works, opens the door to a diverse range of career paths. People who major in physics find employment in research, engineering, education, defense, healthcare, energy, technology, and other fields.
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Physicists
$163,007Show expanded career information for Physicists
Postsecondary Physics Teachers
$63,340Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Physics Teachers
Precision Agriculture Technicians
$42,213Show expanded career information for Precision Agriculture Technicians
Quality Control Analysts
$42,633Show expanded career information for Quality Control Analysts
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
$121,409Show expanded career information for Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Remote Sensing Technicians
$42,633Show expanded career information for Remote Sensing Technicians
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisor开发一个满足个别教育计划their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| C & H/G or Elective |
Cultural Diversity in the US (C) and Historical (H) or Global (G) AwarenessorElective Course | If the (C and H or G) requirement is met by the HU or SB course selected, complete an elective for 3 credits | 3 | ||
| MAT220or MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry IorCalculus with Analytic Geometry I | MA | 4–5 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Arts, & Design Course | 3 | |||
| COM100or COM110or SB |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorSB | SB | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| CRE101or COM225 |
College Critical Reading and Critical ThinkingorPublic Speaking | L | 3 | ||
| ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| PHY121 | University Physics I: Mechanics | SQ | 4 | ||
| MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MA | 4 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| PHY131 | University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | SQ | 4 | ||
| MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MA | 4 | ||
| Elective | Elective Course | 3 | |||
| SB | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | 4 | |||
| HU | Humanities, Arts, & Design Course | 3 | |||
| Science & Society | Science and Society Elective | 3 | |||
| Electives | Two elective Courses | Recommend taking PHY 201 at ASU and using it as an elective course via reverse transfer. Students need this course as it is a pre-requisite to the series of courses they will need to take once transferring to ASU |
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Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| MAT220or MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry IorCalculus with Analytic Geometry I | MA | 4–5 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
| MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | MA | 4 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| PHY121 | University Physics I: Mechanics | Meets the SQ requirement | SQ | 4 | |
| MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | MA | 4 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHY131 | University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | Meets the SQ requirement | SQ | 4 | |
| SB | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| COM100or COM110or SB |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorSB | SB | 3 | ||
| PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | 4 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| CRE101or COM225 |
College Critical Reading and Critical ThinkingorPublic Speaking | Meets the L requirement | L | 3 | |
| HU | Humanities, Arts, & Design Course | 3 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| HU | Humanities, Arts, & Design Course | 3 | |||
| Elective | Elective Course | 3 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| C & H/G or Elective |
Cultural Diversity in the US (C) and Historical (H) or Global (G) AwarenessorElective Course | If the (C and H or G) requirement is met by the HU or SB course selected, complete an elective for 3 credits | 3 | ||
| Science & Society | Science and Society Elective | 3 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electives | Two elective Courses | Recommend taking PHY 201 at ASU and using it as an elective course via reverse transfer. Students need this course as it is a pre-requisite to the series of courses they will need to take once transferring to ASU |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C= Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC=第一年的作文
- G= Global Awareness
- H= Historical Awareness
- HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA= Mathematics
- SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG= Natural Sciences General
- SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
本课程序列是一个“共享”计划或公关ogram that is offered at multiple Maricopa colleges. The colleges offering the program collaborate on the sequencing of the courses. However, since each college may differ in course scheduling and faculty availability, Course Sequences may vary by college, but should not impact program applicability or transfer.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This degree is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for theAssociate in Science in Associate in Science (https://curriculum.maricopa.edu/sites/default/files/as1819.pdf).
Previous Catalog Years
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Previous catalog years for Associate in Science (AS) in Associate in Science