Physics

Associate of Science Degree

Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Pathway
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Physics Transfer Major

The Associate of Science degree with a designation in physics is a two-year program designed for you to graduate and transfer to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in physics.

In this field of science, you will learn the laws of physics, which govern everything in the universe from small bits of matter to the largest star. In addition, you will explore chemistry and calculus. Physics is a prerequisite to any in-depth study of the sciences and technologies and it leads to careers in a variety of industries.

COURSE MAP

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
SOC 1002 Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 3
CHE 1111 General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 5
ENG 1021 English Composition I: GT-CO1 1 3
MAT 2410 Calculus I: GT-MA1 2 5
 Subtotal16
Second Semester
ENG 1022 English Composition II: GT-CO2 1 3
MAT 2420 Calculus II: GT-MA1 5
PHY 2111 Physics Calculus Based I with Lab: GT-SC1 5
Choose One Elective 4-5
General College Chemistry II with Lab: GT-SC1 3, 5  
Computer Science I: (Language) 4, 5  
 Subtotal17-18
Third Semester
PHY 2112 Physics Calculus-Based II with Lab: GT-SC1 5
Choose One Mathematics Course 4-5
Calculus III: GT-MA1  
Calculus III with Engineer Applications: GT-MA1 4  
Choose Two Arts & Humanities Courses (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) 6
Art Appreciation: GT-AH1  
Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1  
Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2  
Intro to Philosophy: GT-AH3  
Music Appreciation: GT-AH1  
Logic: GT-AH3  
 Subtotal15-16
Fourth Semester
PHY 2113 Physics III: Calculus Based Modern Physics 3
Choose One Mathematics Elective 3-4
Differential Equations: GT-MA1  
Differential Equations with Linear Algebra  
Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) 3
Art Appreciation: GT-AH1  
Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1  
Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2  
Intro to Philosophy: GT-AH3  
Music Appreciation: GT-AH1  
Logic: GT-AH3  
Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) 3
20th Century World History: GT-HI1  
The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1  
The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1  
U.S. History Since the Civil War: GT-HI1  
U.S. History to Reconstruction: GT-HI1  
Colorado History: GT-HI1  
 Subtotal12-13
 Total Credits60-63
1

Students can take ENG 1022 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 1021 and ENG 1022.

2

Requires prerequisite coursework: MAT 1340 and MAT 1420. See an academic advisor for specific information.

3

Students planning to transfer to University of Colorado Boulder must take CHE 1112

4

Students planning to transfer to University of Northern Colorado must take CSC 1060. 

5

Fort Lewis College and University of Colorado, Colorado Springs requires you take both CSC 1060 and CHE 1112.

NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.