Student Pathway 2021−2022 Physical Science AS
Physical Science Associate in Science Degree
To provide a background in physical science or to prepare students for transfer into chemistry, geology, physics, and engineering four-year programs. These four-year programs require more courses than the minimum program given here. The major also provides valuable background for physical science technicians and engineering aides.
Program Contact: Dr. Anthony Abbott, Dr. Nader Inan | Program Counselor: Tasha Hutchings
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CCC General Education – Area DI & Competence Requirement |
| Math 4A | Trigonometry | 4 | CCC General Education – Area DII & Competence Requirement |
| Chemistry 3A or 1A | Introduction to Chemistry or General Chemistry | 4-5 | Major Core – CCC General Education Area A |
| Semester Units: 12-13 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
- Math placement will be dependent on last math course completed; see counselor
- Check with counselor to determine the best general education pattern to follow
- Utilize Tutorial Services
- Intermediate Algebra is a requirement to enroll in Chemistry 3A (See counselor; plan might need to be altered)
- It’s vital to meet with counselor to discuss your ultimate goal for major/transfer during your first semester
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math 4B | Precalculus | 4 | Major Core |
| Communication 1 | Public Speaking | 3 | CCC General Education Area G |
| Political Science 2/2H or 110 | American Government | 3 | CCC General Education Area F |
| Chemistry 1B or Chemistry 8 | General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis or Elementary Organic Chemistry | 3-5 | Major Core – CCC General Education Area A |
| Semester Units: 13-15 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math 5A | Math Analysis I | 5 | Major Core |
| PE/Dance | - | 1 | CCC General Education Area E1 |
| CCC General Education Area B | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | CCC General Education Area B; recommended Psychology 2 |
| Physics 2A | General Physics | 3 | Major Core – CCC General Education Area A (Physics 4A will also count but must have Math 5A completed for Physics 4A) |
| Computer Science 40 | Digital Literacy Competency | 4 | Digital Technology Literacy |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
-
Apply to Transfer schools
CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary
Must complete either the Physics 2A/2B or Physics 4A,4B, 4C series (see counselor to discuss the prerequisites for the Physics 4A, 4B, & 4C)
Semester 4
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math 5B | Math Analysis II | 4 | Major Core – CCC General Education Area DII & Competence requirement |
| CCC General Education – Area C | Humanities | 3 | CCC General Education Area C |
| Elective | See counselor | 3 | Possible transfer course |
| Physics 2B | General Physics | 4 | Major Core – CCC General Education Area A (Take Physics 4B if Physics 4A was completed) |
| Semester Units: 14 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!
**Please Note – Both the CSU General Education Pattern or the IGETC Pattern will also meet the General Education Requirements for the Degree.
Things to Think About
- Join the Engineering Club
- Research Summer internships – NSF – check with Dr. Abbott
- Utilize tutorial services
- Plan may need to be extended beyond two years if math placement is lower than Math 5A
