Associate of Science
Physics
Degrees and Certificates
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Physics: Sample Transfer Plan,
Courses
PHYS 1514: General Physics I
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Credit Hours 4.0The student will explain the basic theories of classical mechanics, simple harmonic motion, and heat and will apply these ideas to the mathematical solution of problems. In the laboratory, the student will attempt to verify several of these theories by comparing experimental measurements with mathematical results. Algebra is required for this course. IAI: P1 900L.
PHYS 1524: General Physics II
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Credit Hours 4.0The student will explain the basic theories of electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, special relativity, and optics and will apply these ideas to the mathematical solution of problems. In the laboratory, the student will attempt to verify several of these theories by comparing experimental measurements with mathematical results. Algebra is required for this course. AAS: Physical science (laboratory science) elective.
PHYS 2614: Physics I
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Credit Hours 4.0The student will explain the basic theories of classical mechanics and simple harmonic motion and will apply these ideas to the mathematical solution of problems. In the laboratory, the student will attempt to verify several of these theories by comparing experimental measurements with mathematical results. IAI: P2 900L.
PHYS 2624: Physics II
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Credit Hours 4.0The student will explain the basic theories of heat, electricity, and magnetism and will apply these ideas to the mathematical solution of problems. In the laboratory, the student will attempt to verify several of these theories by comparing experimental measurements results. AAS: Physical science (laboratory science) elective.
PHYS 2634: Physics III
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Credit Hours 4.0The student will explain the basic theories of atomic/nuclear physics, special relativity, and optics and will apply these ideas to the mathematical solution of problems. In the laboratory, the student will attempt to verify several of these theories by comparing experimental measurements with mathematical results. AAS: Physical science (laboratory science) elective.
PSCI 1114: Applied Technical Science
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Credit Hours 4.0This course introduces physical concepts and theories pertaining to current applications and trends in physics. Applications to technology are emphasized. Basic concepts in chemistry with the focus on technical careers will also be illustrated. AAS: Physical science elective.
PSCI 1503: Introduction to Astronomy
Credit Hours 3.0This course is designed to introduce the non-science major to the basic concepts of astronomy. The student will examine the structure, properties, evolution and dynamics of earth, our solar system, stars, galaxies and the universe. IAI: P1 906.
PSCI 1514: Introduction to Physical Science
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Credit Hours 4.0This course is designed to introduce the non-science major to the basic concepts and applications of physics and chemistry. The student will describe and analyze these ideas in the classroom and perform experiments in the laboratory dealing with the verification and/or application of physical laws. IAI: P9 900L.
PSCI 1524: Earth Science & Society
Attendance at the first laboratory meeting is required. A student may not participate in lab if they have missed the first lab meeting, which includes the mandatory lab safety training. If a student misses the first lab meeting, they must notify the instructor to make arrangements to make up the safety training before the second lab meeting.
Students are expected to comply with the KCC Laboratory Safety Rules at all times. These rules will be discussed during the first lab meeting and each student will sign an acknowledgement of receipt and understanding. Students who do not comply with the safety rules will be asked to leave the lab and will receive no credit for that day’s work.
Credit Hours 4.0This laboratory course is designed to introduce the non-science major to the basic concepts of the earth sciences and how modern society affects the planet. The student will describe and analyze the structure, evolution, and dynamics of the earth. In the laboratory, the student will apply this knowledge to better understand the natural world. IAI: P1 905L.