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Program Information
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Course Sequence
The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Physics degree provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in Physics or are preparing for application to professional graduate programs in various medical fields. With a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a career as a secondary education Physics teacher, physicist, or materials scientist. Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to, Physics professor, physicist, engineer, or researcher.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Type
- Associate in Science (AS)
- Academic Plan
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Physics (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 8606
- Total Credits Required
- 60-64
- Catalog Year
- 2025-2026
- Effective Term
- Fall 2024
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
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
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.
Materials Scientists
$75,127 Show expanded career information for Materials Scientists
Research and study the structures and chemical properties of various natural and synthetic or composite materials, including metals, alloys, rubber, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and glass. Determine ways to strengthen or combine materials or develop new materials with new or specific properties for use in a variety of products and applications. Includes glass scientists, ceramic scientists, metallurgical scientists, and polymer scientists.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$36.11
Annual Median Wage
$75,127
Annual Job Openings
7
Number of People Employed
80
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.8 %
Natural Sciences Managers
$129,331 Show expanded career information for Natural Sciences Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$62.17
Annual Median Wage
$129,331
Annual Job Openings
63
Number of People Employed
523
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 20.1 %
Physicists
$202,942 Show expanded career information for Physicists
Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$97.56
Annual Median Wage
$202,942
Annual Job Openings
14
Number of People Employed
162
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.2 %
Postsecondary Physics Teachers
$72,944 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Physics Teachers
Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$35.06
Annual Median Wage
$72,944
Annual Job Openings
2,879
Number of People Employed
26,552
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.3 %
Quality Control Analysts
$44,355 Show expanded career information for Quality Control Analysts
Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$21.32
Annual Median Wage
$44,355
Annual Job Openings
87
Number of People Employed
539
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 17.3 %
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
$97,304 Show expanded career information for Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource management, urban planning, or homeland security. May develop new sensor systems, analytical techniques, or new applications for existing systems.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$46.78
Annual Median Wage
$97,304
Annual Job Openings
16
Number of People Employed
173
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.7 %
Remote Sensing Technicians
$44,355 Show expanded career information for Remote Sensing Technicians
Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$21.32
Annual Median Wage
$44,355
Annual Job Openings
87
Number of People Employed
539
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 17.3 %
Secondary School Teachers
$63,199 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.38
Annual Median Wage
$63,199
Annual Job Openings
1,105
Number of People Employed
15,112
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.7 %
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to 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 FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.
These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.
- Associate in Science, Emphasis in Physics
- Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Physics
- Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Biophysics
- Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
- Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Physics
- Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science, Physics
- University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science, Physics
The list of courses below has been updated
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT220 or MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or MAT188, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.View requisites | Critical course Gateway course OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite | MA or MA | 4–5 |
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Language | Any 101 Level Language Course | Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT230 or MAT231 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent.View requisites | MA or MA | 4–5 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.View requisites | L | 0–3 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
PHY115 or PHY121 |
University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.View requisites | SQ or SQ | 4–5 | |
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Language | Any 102 Level Language Course | Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PHY116 or PHY131 |
University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.View requisites | SQ or SQ | 4–5 | |
MAT240 or MAT241 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231.View requisites | MA or MA | 4–5 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 201 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
MAT225 | Elementary Linear Algebra | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212 or MAT213 or MAT220 or MAT221, or equivalent.View requisites | 3 | ||
BIO181 or BIO181XT |
General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.View requisites | SQ or SQ | 4 | |
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.View requisites | SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ | 4–5 | |
MAT225 | Elementary Linear Algebra | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212 or MAT213 or MAT220 or MAT221, or equivalent.View requisites |
May be completed after transferring to ASU Note: (MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Biophysics majors. |
0–3 | |
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.View requisites | SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ | 4–5 | |
MAT225 | Elementary Linear Algebra | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212 or MAT213 or MAT220 or MAT221, or equivalent.View requisites | 3 | ||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 201 Level | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Elective | Elective Course | 3 | |||
Elective | Elective Course | 3 | |||
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.View requisites | SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ | 4–5 | |
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).assessment | 0–5 | ||
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.View requisites | SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ | 4–5 |
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Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously. | L | 0–3 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 202 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
MAT276 or MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.View requisites |
(MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Physics majors. |
MA or MA | 3–4 |
BIO182 or BIO182XT |
General Biology (Majors) II or General Biology (Majors) II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.View requisites | SG or SG | 4 | |
(CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA |
(General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.View requisites | SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ | 4 | |
MAT276 or MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.View requisites |
May be completed after transferring to ASU Note: (MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Biophysics majors. |
MA or MA | 0–4 |
PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | May be completed after transferring to ASU | 0–4 | |
MAT276 or MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.View requisites |
(MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Physics majors. |
MA or MA | 3–4 |
PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 202 Level | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Elective | Elective Course | 3 | |||
Elective | Elective Course | 3 | |||
PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
MAT276 or MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.View requisites | MA or MA | 3–4 | |
PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
MAT276 or MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.View requisites | MA or MA | 3–4 | |
PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
MAT276 or MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.View requisites | MA or MA | 3–4 |
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 |
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MAT220 or MAT221 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or MAT188, or an appropriate District placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT187, or an appropriate District placement.View requisites | Critical course Gateway course OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite | MA or MA | 4–5 |
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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MAT230 or MAT231 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent.View requisites | MA or MA | 4–5 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.View requisites | L | 0–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PHY115 or PHY121 |
University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.View requisites | SQ or SQ | 4–5 | |
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PHY116 or PHY131 |
University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | Prerequisites: (MAT230 or MAT231) and PHY115. Prerequisite or Corequisites: MAT240 or MAT241 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.View requisites | SQ or SQ | 4–5 | |
MAT240 or MAT241 |
Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231.View requisites | MA or MA | 4–5 |
Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.View requisites | SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ | 4–5 | |
PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 |
Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
MAT225 | Elementary Linear Algebra | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212 or MAT213 or MAT220 or MAT221, or equivalent.View requisites | 3 | ||
(CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA |
(General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.View requisites | SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ | 4 | |
MAT225 | Elementary Linear Algebra | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212 or MAT213 or MAT220 or MAT221, or equivalent.View requisites | 3 | ||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Elective | Elective Course | 3 | |||
MAT276 or MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.View requisites | MA or MA | 3–4 | |
MAT276 or MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.View requisites | MA or MA | 3–4 | |
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 101 Level | May demonstrate proficiency as indicated assessment | 0–5 | ||
Language | Any 101 Level Language Course | Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
MAT276 or MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.View requisites | MA or MA | 3–4 |
Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
MAT276 or MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.View requisites |
(MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Physics majors. |
MA or MA | 3–4 |
BIO181 or BIO181XT |
General Biology (Majors) I or General Biology (Majors) I | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.View requisites | SQ or SQ | 4 | |
MAT276 or MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.View requisites |
(MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Physics majors. |
MA or MA | 3–4 |
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Elective | Elective Course | 3 | |||
Elective | Elective Course | 3 | |||
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.View requisites | SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ | 4–5 | |
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 102 Level | Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Language | Any 102 Level Language Course | Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.View requisites | SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ | 4–5 |
Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously. | L | 0–3 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 0–5 | |||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 201 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | 3–5 | ||
BIO182 or BIO182XT |
General Biology (Majors) II or General Biology (Majors) II | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.View requisites | SG or SG | 4 | |
MAT225 | Elementary Linear Algebra | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT212 or MAT213 or MAT220 or MAT221, or equivalent.View requisites |
May be completed after transferring to ASU Note: (MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Biophysics majors. |
0–3 | |
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.View requisites | SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ | 4–5 | |
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 201 Level | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Elective | Elective Course | 3 |
Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 202 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
MAT276 or MAT277 |
Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department/Division Chair.View requisites |
May be completed after transferring to ASU Note: (MAT 276 or MAT 277) and (MAT 225) will satisfy the ASU PHY 201 requirement for Biophysics majors. |
MA or MA | 0–4 |
PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | May be completed after transferring to ASU | 0–4 | |
PHY241 | University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 4 | ||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 202 Level | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
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