Associate of Science in Physical Sciences

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to explain the difference between evidence and theory in science and cite an example in their explanation; use instruments and computers to accurately measure, graph, and analyze physical properties (these instruments will include calipers, micrometers, mass balances, spectrometers, interferometers, and digital oscilloscopes depending upon which courses the student had taken); interface computers and sensors using digital conversion technology and the Data Studio Software package to perform experiments in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, and chemistry.

A minimum of 18 units from courses chosen from at least 2 of the following 3 categories are required.

All courses used to satisfy the major for the Associate in Arts degree must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.