Program Overview
The Physics and Astronomy Associate of Science - Transfer Track 2 degree prepares students for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in Physics or Astronomy. The program includes coursework in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other related fields. Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including physics, astronomy, engineering, and computer science. South Seattle College has direct transfer agreements with four-year institutions throughout Washington state.
Program Outline
Physics and Astronomy - Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 2 (PHST2AS)
Degree Overview:
This Associate of Science - Transfer Track 2 degree is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in Physics or Astronomy. The program is designed to meet the Associate in Science Track 2 degree requirements with a concentration in Physics and Astronomy.
Outline:
Quarter 1:
- MATH&141: Precalculus I (5 units)
- CHEM&139: General Chemistry Prep (5 units)
- POLS&202 or PSYC&100 or ENVS150: Choose a course (5 units)
- STEM 111 (Recommended): Stem Skills (3 units)
Quarter 2:
- MATH&142: Precalculus II (5 units)
- CHEM&161: General Chem W/Lab I (6 units)
- CSC110 or ASTR&100 or BIOL&160: Choose a course (5 units)
- STEM 118 (Recommended): Science, Equity & Soc Justice (2 units)
Quarter 3:
- ENGL&101: English Composition I (5 units)
- MATH&151: Calculus I (5 units)
- CSC110 or CSC142 or CHEM&162: Choose a course (variable units)
Quarter 4:
- MATH&152: Calculus II (5 units)
- SOC&101 or ANTH&100 or any ENGL Literature Course: Choose a course (5 units)
Quarter 5:
- MATH&163: Calculus 3 (5 units)
- PHYS&222: Engineering Physics II (5 units)
- CMST&220 or ART101: Choose a course (5 units)
Quarter 6:
- PHYS&223: Engineering Physics III (5 units)
- MATH238: Differential Equations (5 units)
- Pick one from the following list: Choose a course (5 units)
- MATH 224: Vector Calculus (5 units)
- MATH 220: Linear Algebra (5 units)
- ENGR& 204: Electrical Circuits (5 units)
- ENGR& 214: Statics (5 units)
Careers:
A degree in Physics and Astronomy can lead to careers in various fields, including:
- Physicist
- Astronomer
- Nuclear Physicist
- Accelerator Operator
- Applications Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Design Engineer
- Physics Instructor
- Lab Technician
- Laser Engineer
- Optical Engineer
- Software Developer
- Solar Physicist
- Process Engineer
- Seismologist
- Materials Scientist
- Patent Agent
- Meteorologist
Other:
Students who complete this Associate degree can transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in Physics, Astronomy, Applied Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
