Associate of Arts (Area of Interest: Physics/Physical Science)

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The Associate of Arts Degree with an area of interest in physics and physical science is for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution and study in the field of science. Course work totaling 60 hours is required for the A.A. degree. The curriculum requires a demonstration of competency in communications (oral and written) and mathematics and a mastery of skills and knowledge against specified performance standards in specific areas or disciplines. Remedial/developmental education courses are used for placement purposes only and cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. Students planning to transfer should follow carefully the curriculum advised by the senior institution to which they will transfer.

First Semester: 16 Credits

ENGL 1013 - English Composition I Credits: 3
MAT 1305 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics Credits: 5
CHEM 1415 - College Chemistry I Credits: 5
Social Science Elective - See list Credits / Units: 3

Second Semester: 15 Credits

ENGL 1023 - English Composition II Credits: 3
MAT 2204 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 4
CHEM 1425 - College Chemistry II Credits: 5
Select one of the following courses
HIST 2003 - United States History I Credits: 3
HIST 2013 - United States History II Credits: 3
PLSC 2003 - American National Government Credits: 3

Third Semester: 14 Credits

MAT 2304 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credits: 4
SPCH 2303 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
PHYS 2144 - University Physics I Credits: 4
Social Science Elective - see list

Fourth Semester: 17 Credits

MAT 2404 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Credits: 4
BIOL 1014 - General Biology Credits: 4
Humanities Elective - See list Credits / Units: 3
Social Science Elective - See list Credits / Units: 3
Select one of the following courses
ART 1003 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
DRAM 1003 - Theatre Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 1003 - Music Appreciation Credits: 3
These courses will transfer to many colleges and universities. The following presumes transfer to frequently selected institutions; Arkansas Tech University (ATU), University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UofA), or Arkansas State University Jonesboro (ASU). Please check with your advisor for more information.

Social Science Electives

ECON 2323 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 ATU only
ECON 2313 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 ASU only
GEOG 2003 - Human Geography Credits: 3 U of A only
HIST 1113 - World Civilizations I Credits: 3
HIST 1123 - World Civilizations II Credits: 3
HIST 2003 - United States History I Credits: 3
HIST 2013 - United States History II Credits: 3
PSYC 2003 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 2013 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Humanities Electives

PHIL 1003 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
PHIL 1103 - Critical Thought Credits: 3 U of A only
ENGL 2213 - World Literature I Credits: 3
ENGL 2223 - World Literature II Credits: 3
ENGL 2013 - American Literature I Credits: 3 ATU only
FA 1203 - Film Classics I Credits: 3 ATU only