Physics (A.S.)
This option provides a foundation in physics as preparation for further studies at a four-year college or university. IMPORTANT: To fulfill General Education Science Core Students must take CHM 151 and 152. All A.S. degrees require ANY BIO class to fulfill the Science Core, with the exception of the A.S. degree in Physics.
| General Education Core | Credits |
|---|---|
| Communications ENG 101: Freshman English I ENG 102: Freshman English II |
6 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Students must choose two courses from: Art History (ARH) English (ENG) 212, 213, 231, 233, 234, 241, 297 Fine Arts (FA) Humanities (HUM) Theater (THR) 101, 102 |
6 |
| Mathematics Student must take appropriate course based on major. MTH 110: College Algebra MTH 114: College Mathematics MTH 106: Survey on College Mathematics |
3-4 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Students must choose one History (HST) 101, 102, 135, 136 course and one other course from: Anthropology (ANT) Sociology (SOC) Social Work (SWO) Social Science (SSC) Political Science (POS) Economics (ECO) Psychology (PSY) |
6 |
| Laboratory Science Students must choose one Life Science and one Physical Science course both with labs from: Life Science: BIO Physical Science: AGR, AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, PHY, PHS |
8 |
| Physical Education and Health Education PEH 122 PEH 113-148 Health Education (HEE) HEE 110, 111, 112 |
2-3 |
| Navajo Studies One Navajo Language Course Based on Placement Test (NAV 101, 102, 201, 202, or 211) NIS 111: Foundations of Navajo Culture and NIS 221: Navajo History to Present 9-10 |
2-3 |
| Required Core Total Students transferring may need to take additional courses to meet core requirements. | 40-43 |
| Program Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHM 151 General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHM 152 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CSC 150 Programming Fundamentals | 3 |
| PHY 121 Calculus-based Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 131 Calculus-based Physics II | 4 |
| MTH 191 Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 192 Calculus II | 4 |
| Program Credits | 28 |
| Degree Earned | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 40-43 |
| Program Requirements | 28 |
| Total Credits Earned: | 68-71 |
*Choose one Life Science with lab from BIO; and one Physical Science with lab from: AGR, AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, PHY or PHS on the Associate of Science Degree Checklist.
| Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code Code Title |
|---|
| 40.0801 Physics, General. |
DEAN'S OFFICE
James Tutt
Dean of School of STEM
1 Circle Drive, Route 12
Tsaile, Arizona 86556
(928) 724-6938
jmtutt@dinecollege.edu
Nesbah Kahn
Administrative Assistant
nkahn@dinecollege.edu
Room 123A
Gorman Classroom Building (GCB)
Tsaile Campus
Mail to:
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Tsaile, AZ 86556
Phone:
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