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, and laws of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and mathematics to solve quantitative word problems
State and explain the terms, concepts, and laws of mechanics, electricity and magnetism using written language, equations, mathematics, diagrams and examples
Collaborate in teams and follow standard operating procedures to carry out laboratory investigations in physics
Make predictions for physical behavior in the laboratory based on the laws of physics
Analyze and interpret results from laboratory investigations in physics and demonstrate critical thinking

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 36 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Social Science Elective (B) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
Humanities Elective (C) Credit(s): 3
MTH 113(D) - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
PHS 111(E) - Physics for Engineers and Science Majors I Credit(s): 4
PHS 112(E) - Physics for Engineers and Science Majors II Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 8 CREDITS

MTH 114(D) - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
MTH 213(D) - Calculus III Credit(s): 4

SUGGESTED ELECTIVES: 16 CREDITS

Sufficient to complete 60 credit graduation requirement; any course listed in the catalog is acceptable

AST 110(E) - Introduction to Astronomy Credit(s): 4 ¹
MTH 205(D) - Linear Algebra Credit(s): 4
MTH 214(D) - Differential Equations Credit(s): 4
MTH 230(D) - Discrete Mathematics Credit(s): 4
Any 4-Credit BIO Course Credit(s): 4 ²
Any CHM Course
Any CSI Course
Any EGR Course
Any 4-Credit Physical Science Course Credit(s): 4

TOTAL: 60 CREDITS

NOTES

¹Students interested in pursuing astronomy or astrophysics are encouraged to take AST 110 as one of their suggested elective courses.

²Students intending to transfer to the University of Massachusetts are strongly encouraged to take BIO 107 , as it is equivalent to BIO 151 at UMass, which is a program requirement for their bachelor’s degree programs.

This program qualifies for MassTransfer, which guarantees credit transfer to Massachusetts state colleges and universities. MassTransfer will also grant students automatic acceptance to certain state colleges and universities by achieving the minimum grade point average and the HCC degree.

Depending on course selection, 50% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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