PHYSICS
Department:Engineering Science and Physics
School(s): Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
MCC Program Code: PY01CIP Code: 40.0801
NYSED Code (BRI): 37623
New, Transfer, or Re-admit students should contact Admissions at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@fld6898.com.
Description
The Physics A.S. degree program prepares students to transfer and earn a Baccalaureate degree in Physics or a related area, by providing both physics and general education courses that parallel the first two years at a four-year institution.
Program Learning Outcomes
1.Solve various problems by applying a fundamental understanding of the basic principles of physics and mathematics
2.Design and conduct experiments
3.Analyze and interpret the results of experiments
4.Develop skill in using computers for data acquisition and analysis
5.Develop skill in using computers for mathematical modeling
6.Display effective presentation/communication skills
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
Physics requirement: Regents Physics (exam score >/= 70) OR PHY 145 (grade of C or better).
Math requirement: HS Precalculus (exam score >/= 83) OR Level 10 Math at MCC OR MTH 175 (grade of C or better).
Chemistry requirement: Regents Chemistry (exam score >/= 70) OR CHE 145 (grade of C or better).
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Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER |  |
| ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
| MTH 210 Calculus I (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
| CHE 151 General College Chemistry I (grade of C- or higher required) | 4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECTIVE | 3 |
| SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
First Semester Total: | 17 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| MTH 211 Calculus II (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
| CHE 152 General College Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHY 161 University Physics 1 (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
| ENG 105 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
Second Semester Total: | 15 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| MTH 212 Calculus III (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
| CSC 101 Introduction to Object-oriented Programming | 4 |
| PHY 261 University Physics II (grade of C or higher required) | 4 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE* | 3 |
Total Third Total: | 15 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| MTH 225 Differential Equations | 4 |
| MTH 230 Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHY 262 Modern Physics | 4 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE* | 3 |
Fourth Semester Total: | 15 |
TOTAL CREDITS: | 62 |
Revised: 7/13/2023