Program of Study: Physics: AS - Salt Lake Community College

May 05, 2025

2024-2025 SLCC General Catalog

Associate of Science | 63 credits minimum

Program Website
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Program Description
Physics includes the study of physics and astronomy. Classes are transferable to other schools in the state system of higher education and most other universities and colleges.

Physics classes are offered at three levels:

General survey classes for fulfilling a General Education requirement for non-technical students
A non-calculus, two-semester series for professionals and technicians (other than engineers)
A four-semester series of calculus-based physics for physics majors.

Transfer/Articulation Information
Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Course fees: $50

Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.

General Education Requirements

Complete all General Education courses. Refer to Notes for program specific requirements and recommendations.

Associate of Science (AS) / Associate of Arts (AA) Degree General Education Requirements

Program General Education Notes

REQUIRED:

Composition (EN): ENGL 1010 and
ENGL 2100

Quantitative Literacy (QL): MATH 1210

Physical Science (PS) general education component is satisfied through pre-major coursework.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (31 Credits)

Time to Completion & Graduation Map

Physics AS: Full-time
If students follow the suggested semester schedule, time to completion is four semesters.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program learning outcome alignment with Student Learning Outcomes in brackets.

Acquire substantive knowledge of fundamental physics principles in mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, wave optics, and modern physics. Demonstrate competency using a spreadsheet program to solve and analyze physical situations. Be prepared for further study in physics or a related discipline at a four-year college or university. [1]
Organize, present, and explain - both orally and in writing - solutions to physics problems. Communicate well in a group setting. [2]
Use and interpret information represented as data and graphs. Use appropriate mathematical techniques and physics concepts to analyze data. Apply concepts and methods of inquiry appropriate to physics problems. [3]
Demonstrate effective problem solving. Critically analyze physics problems and solutions for validity. Make connections across disciplines such as engineering, medicine, and biology. Apply scientific method to the inquiry process. [4,5]