A.S. Physics

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 6
ENG 102: Freshman English II 6
Humanities and Fine Arts
Students must choose two courses from:
Art History (ARH) 6
English (ENG) 212, 213, 231, 233, 234, 241, 297 6
Fine Arts (FA) 6
Humanities (HUM) 6
Theater (THR) 101, 102 6
Mathematics Student must take appropriate course based on major.
MTH 110: College Algebra 3-4
MTH 114: College Mathematics 3-4
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) 6
Sociology (SOC) 6
Social Work (SWO) 6
Social Science (SSC) 6
Political Science (POS) 6
Economics (ECO) 6
Psychology (PSY) 6
Laboratory Science
Students must choose one Life Science and one
Physical Science course both with labs from:
Life Science: BIO 8
Physical Science: AGR, AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, PHY, PHS 8
Physical Education and Health Education
PEH 1222-3
PEH 113-1482-3
Health Education (HEE)2-3
HEE 110, 111, 1122-3
Navajo Studies
One Navajo Language Course Based on Placement Test (NAV 101, 102, 201, 202, or 211)
NIS 111: Foundations of Navajo Culture and2-3
NIS 221: Navajo History to Present 9-102-3
Required Core Total Students transferring may need to take additional courses to meet core requirements.40-43
Program RequirementsCredits
CHM 151 General Chemistry I5
CHM 152 General Chemistry II4
CSC 150 Programming Fundamentals3
PHY 121 Calculus-based Physics I4
PHY 131 Calculus-based Physics II4
MTH 191 Calculus I4
MTH 192 Calculus II4
PHY 121 Calculus-based Physics I4
Program Credits28
Degree EarnedCredits
General Education40-43
Program Requirements28
Total Credits Earned68-71

*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:
Diné College: School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
1 Circle Dr.
Tsaile, AZ 86556
Phone: (928) 724-6936