ASSOCIATE IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE DEGREE (0002) – PHYSICS PRE-MAJOR
Are you planning to earn an Associate in Science degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university to major in Physics? We strongly encourage you to consult with a SWIC Advisor prior to enrolling each semester. We also advise you to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of the four-year institution where you plan to transfer.
Fulfill the General Education and other institutional requirements for the Associate in Engineering Science degree listed in the printed or Online 麻豆APP Catalog. General Education course preferences may vary by transfer institution.
Recommended Courses
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| Total Credits | 31 | |
| PHYS 204 | Physics 鈥� Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 205 | Physics 鈥� Heat, Elec & Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS 206 | Physics 鈥� Light & Modern Physics | 4 |
| MATH 203 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 204 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 205 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 290 | Differential Equations | 3 |
Optional Courses
| Course Number听 | Course Description | Credits |
| MATH 292 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| CHEM 105 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 106 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
*The听optional听courses listed below may be applicable toward a baccalaureate Physics major.听Please keep in mind that most transfer institutions limit the number of credit hours taken within a student鈥檚 major field of study at the community college level. To ensure the acceptance of such courses toward your intended major, check with the four-year institution where you are transferring or a SWIC Academic Advisor regarding their applicability.
Fulfill all other Associate in Engineering Science degree requirements listed in the printed or Online 麻豆APP Catalog.
Apply for graduation by the date published in the 麻豆APP Calendar.
Earn at least 64听transferable听credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from SWIC.听Many transfer institutions require a higher GPA for admission to the institution and/or specific majors.
Note: Enrollment in many transfer classes is based on your score on the assessment placement test and/or your fulfillment of course prerequisites.