Nov 24, 2024  
2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Degree Map: Physics A.S.


If you are a full-time student and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years.  See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you.  To be recommended for the Associate in Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).

Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

First Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking   3
ENGL 1113 - Composition I   3
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era  or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present   3
MATH 1715 - Precalculus I and II (A)  or MATH 2114 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (A)  
Strongly recommend ACT or math placement testing to test into MATH 2114 .
4-5
Total Credit Hours 13-14

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Download MS Office from MyTCC.
  • Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
  • Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1213 - Composition II   3
MATH 2114 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (A)  or MATH 2124 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (A)   4
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government   3
General Education Recommended Elective.  The following courses are recommended:
ASTR 1104 - General Astronomy  
ENGR 1242 - Introductory Engineering Computer Programming  
OR Select a course from the list of Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives  
3 (required)
Required General Education Elective. Select one three-hour course from the following: Psychology, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre). 3
Total Credit Hours 16

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
  • Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
  • Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CHEM 1315 - General Chemistry I (L)   5
General Education Humanities Elective.  See the General Education Requirements  for the course list. 3
MATH 2124 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (A)  (if not taken in a previous semester) 0-4
PHYS 2034 - Engineering Physics I (L)   4
Recommended Elective (if MATH 2124 has been previously taken).  The following courses are recommended:
ASTR 1104 - General Astronomy  
ENGR 1242 - Introductory Engineering Computer Programming  
MATH 2134 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III  
MATH 2613 - Elementary Differential Equations  
2-4
Total Credit Hours 14-20

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
  • Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
  • Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CHEM 1415 - General Chemistry II (L)   5
General Education Humanities Elective.  See the General Education Requirements  for course list. 3
PHYS 2124 - Engineering Physics II (L)   4
Recommended Electives.  A total of seven (7) credit hours of recommended electives are required. The following courses are recommended: 
ENGR 1242 - Introductory Engineering Computer Programming 
MATH 2134 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III  
MATH 2613 - Elementary Differential Equations  
OR Select a course from the list of Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives .
3-5
Total Credit Hours 15-17

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.

Transfer Information

This degree will transfer to several Oklahoma universities, including Northeastern State University, Oklahoma State University, Oral Roberts University, and the University of Oklahoma.  You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.  The transfer agreement to Oklahoma State University is available below.

TCC AS Physics to OSU BS Physics 2017-2018