Physics Mass Transfer Option, Arts and Science, A.S.

CONTACT

Robert Greeney, 413.552.2368, rgreeney@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Physics Mass Transfer Option prepares students for transfer to public or private four-year colleges or universities with a major in physics. This option satisfies the requirements of the MassTransfer Program, facilitating transfer to four-year baccalaureate programs at state universities and the University of Massachusetts. Physicists find employment opportunities in industry, government, and education in fields such as, physics, engineering, computer software, and business.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• use the terms, concepts, relationships, principles, and laws of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and mathematics to solve quantitative word problems
• use the terms, concepts, relationships, principles, and laws of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and mathematics to explain the results of laboratory investigations and other real world phenomenon
• state and explain the terms, concepts, relationships, principles, and laws of mechanics, electricity and magnetism using spoken language, written language, equations, mathematics, diagrams, and examples
• use written instructions to construct and carry out laboratory investigations in physics
• design and carry out laboratory or field investigations that lead to the understanding and predictability of basic physical phenomenon
• be prepared to transfer to a Massachusetts Public University and successfully complete the courses required to acquire a bachelor’s degree in physics