Concentration in Physics (AST2)(Plan Code: PHST2AS, Subplan Code: PHYSICS)

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General Education Requirements
Communication Skills
ENGL& 101English Composition I5
Quantitative Skills
MATH& 151Calculus I 15
MATH& 152Calculus II5
Health & Physical Education
Health Requirement2
Physical Education Activity1
Humanities & Social Sciences
Select one from the following:5
CMST& 210
Interpersonal Communication (5 credits/units)
or CMST& 220
 Public Speaking
or CMST& 230
 Small Group Communication
Select 10 credits/units from the following:10
Humanities Course Options
Social Science Course Options
Pre-Major Program Requirements
ENGL& 102English Composition II5
MATH 111College Algebra5
or MATH 110 College Algebra With Support
MATH& 153Calculus III5
MATH 221Differential Equations5
MATH& 254Calculus IV5
Electives 21-5
Science Sequence Requirements
CHEM& 141
& CHEM& 151		General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I		5
CHEM& 142
& CHEM& 152		General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory II		5
CHEM& 143
& CHEM& 153		General Chemistry III
and General Chemistry Laboratory III		6
PHYS& 241
& PHYS& 231		Engineering Physics I
and Engineering Phys Lab I		5
PHYS& 242
& PHYS& 232		Engineering Physics II
and Engineering Phys Lab II		5
PHYS& 243
& PHYS& 233		Engineering Physics III
and Engineering Phys Lab III		5
Total Credits/Units90
1

Calculus I (MATH& 151) requires the successful completion of both Trigonometry (MATH 103) and College Algebra (MATH 110/MATH 111), or recommending score on an approved placement test prior to registration. 

2

Complete minimum number of credits/units necessary to reach 90 credits.

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are overarching skills that are emphasized and reinforced throughout several courses in a specific program; they are measurable statements that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a certificate or degree at Clark College. After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Apply scientific methodologies to develop and answer questions about the natural world.
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  • Demonstrate understanding of the derivative as an instantaneous rate of change and the definite integral as a limit of a sum.
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  • Analyze and solve multi-step problems using techniques through single-variable calculus.
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  • Acquire scientific information from appropriate sources to analyze issues, claims or situations.
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  • Apply a method of scientific inquiry, valid to the natural sciences, to evaluate claims about the natural world. (GE)
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  • Articulate well-considered ideas and written claims to an academic audience, using effective rhetorical techniques, properly credited evidence, and a command of Standard English. (GE)
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  • Demonstrate progress toward healthier behaviors. (GE)
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  • Interpret the human experience, within appropriate global and historical contexts, through evaluation, analysis, creation, or performance. (GE)
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  • Obtain, evaluate, and ethically use information. (GE)
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  • Analyze patterns of power, privilege, and inequity in the United States. (GE)
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  • Evaluate, analyze, and explain events, behaviors, and institutions using perspectives and methods in the Social Sciences. (GE)
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  • Apply communication theory to demonstrate effective oral communication skills.(GE)
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  • Demonstrate and clearly explain an effective strategy to solve a quantitative problem. (GE)

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