Oct 07, 2025  
2025-2026 SLCC General Catalog 
  
2025-2026 SLCC General Catalog

Physics AS: Full-time


View Physics: AS  page.

Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Science degree in 3 years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.


First Year

 Fall Semester (10-14 credits)   Spring Semester (11-14 credits)
ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (WC)  -  3 credits      ☐ CHEM 1210 General Chemistry I  -  4 credits     
MATH 1050 College Algebra (QL)  -  4 credits   (if required)   CHEM 1215 General Chemistry Lab I  -  1 credits    
☐ PHYS 1090 Pathways to Physics  -  1 credits      ☐ ENGL 2100 Technical Writing (WC)  -  3 credits    
Breadth Area - 3 credits       ☐ MATH 1060 Trigonometry (QL)  -  3 credits  (if required)  
Breadth Area - 3 credits      ☐ PHYS 1100 Introductory Mathematics for Physics and Engineering  -  3 credits     
       
► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC   ► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor  

Second Year

 Fall Semester (12 credits)   Spring Semester (12 credits)
MATH 1210 Calculus I (QL)  -  4 credits       American Institutions (AI) - 3 credits    
PHYS 2210 Physics for Science & Engineering I  -  4 credits        MATH 1220 Calculus II  -  4 credits    
PHYS 2215 Physics for Sci & Eng Lab I  -  1 credits     PHYS 2220 Physics for Science & Engineering II  -  4 credits    
Breadth Area - 3 credits      PHYS 2225 Physics for Sci & Eng Lab II  -  1 credits    
       
► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC   ► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor  

Third Year

Fall Semester (9 credits)   Spring Semester (7 credits)
MATH 2210 Multivariate Calculus  -  3 credits     MATH 2250 Differential Eq/Linear Algebra  -  4 credits    
PHYS 2500 Introduction to Computer Methods in Physics  -  3 credits     PHYS 2710 Introductory Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers  -  3 credits    
Breadth Area - 3 credits         
       
► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation      

Advising Notes