Associate in Science, Emphasis in Physics

The Associate in Science (AS), Physics degree provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in Physics or are preparing for application to professional graduate programs in various medical fields. With a bachelor degree, students may pursue a career as a secondary education Physics teacher, physicist, or materials scientist. Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a number of careers, including but not limited to, Physics professor, physicist, engineer, or researcher.

Details

Academic Career

Credit

Degree/Certificate Type

Associate Degree / University Transfer

Academic Plan

Associate in Science (AS)

Academic Plan Code

8606

Total Credits Required

60-64

Catalog Year

2019-2020

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Communicate scientific ideas, both qualitatively and quantitatively, using an appropriate technical vocabulary.
Collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds.
Provide order of magnitude estimates for physical quantities in appropriate units.
Describe, predict, and explain real-world phenomena, utilizing a variety of different representations, such as mathematical, graphical, and pictorial formalisms.
Collect and analyze experimental data, and then draw reasonable conclusions to both develop and support the laws of physics.
Apply principles of physics to solve problems both inside and outside the classroom.
Transfer information and problem-solving methods from familiar to unfamiliar contexts.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

$45,740 Show expanded career information for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

Materials Scientists

$87,510 Show expanded career information for Materials Scientists

Natural Sciences Managers

$93,240 Show expanded career information for Natural Sciences Managers

Physical Scientists, All Other

$87,240 Show expanded career information for Physical Scientists, All Other

Physicists

$115,280 Show expanded career information for Physicists

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

$98,010 Show expanded career information for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

$46,940 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

* Wage information sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2018.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include CPD150, CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Students should meet with an academic advisor about any concerns that may affect course enrollment.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated.

Additional courses that are specific to your selected option will be highlighted with a blue border.

Associate in Science, Physics
Arizona State University (Tempe), Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University (Tempe), Bachelor of Science BIOPHYSICS View Option Details
Arizona State University (Tempe), Bachelor of Arts
Arizona State University (Polytechnic), Bachelor of Science
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science
University of Arizona, Bachelor Science
University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1 Term 1 Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT220 or MAT221	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [MAT182 and (MAT150, MAT151 or MAT152)] or MAT187 or appropriate Math placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [MAT182 and (MAT150, MAT151 or MAT152)] or MAT187 or appropriate Math placement.	Critical course Gateway course	MA	4–5
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097. or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097.		FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or L or SB	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences				3
HU	Humanities, Arts, & Design Course				3
CPD150 or AAA115	Strategies for College Success or Creating College Success				0–3
Language	Any 101 Level Language Course		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency		3–5
Language	Any 101 Level Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
Language	Any 101 Level Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT230 or MAT231	Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent.		MA	4–5
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107) and (appropriate reading placement test score or a grade of C or better in RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or permission of Instructor).		L	0–3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC	3
PHY115 or PHY121	University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.		SQ	4–5
Language	Any 102 Level Language Course		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency		3–5
Language	Any 102 Level Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
Language	Any 101 Level Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
Language	Any 102 Level Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PHY116 or PHY131	University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY115 and (MAT230 or MAT231). Corequisites: MAT241. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.		SQ	4–5
MAT240 or MAT241	Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231.		MA	4–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Language	Any 201 Level Language Course		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency		3–5
MAT225	Elementary Linear Algebra	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT212 or MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent.			3
BIO181	General Biology (Majors) I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.		SQ	4
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placemt exam, or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.		SQ	4–5
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placemt exam, or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.		SQ	4–5
MAT225	Elementary Linear Algebra	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT212 or MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent.			3
Language	Any 201 Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
Elective	Elective Course				3
Elective	Elective Course				3
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placemt exam, or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.		SQ	4–5
Language	Any 102 Level Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placemt exam, or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.		SQ	4–5
Language	Any 201 Level Language Course				0–5

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Arts, & Design Course				3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences				3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Language	Any 202 Level Language Course		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency		3–5
PHY241	University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.			4
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites		MA	3–4
BIO182	General Biology (Majors) II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.		SG	4
(CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA	(General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.		SQ	4
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites		MA	3–4
PHY241	University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.			4
Language	Any 202 Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
Elective	Elective Course				3
Elective	Elective Course				3
PHY241	University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.			4
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites		MA	3–4
PHY241	University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.			4
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites		MA	3–4
PHY241	University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.			4
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites		MA	3–4
Language	Any 201 Level Language Course				0–5

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MAT220 or MAT221	Calculus with Analytic Geometry I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [MAT182 and (MAT150, MAT151 or MAT152)] or MAT187 or appropriate Math placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [MAT182 and (MAT150, MAT151 or MAT152)] or MAT187 or appropriate Math placement.	Critical course Gateway course	MA	4–5
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097. or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097.		FYC	3
CPD150 or AAA115	Strategies for College Success or Creating College Success				0–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
MAT230 or MAT231	Calculus with Analytic Geometry II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent. or Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent.	MA	4–5
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG107.	FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107) and (appropriate reading placement test score or a grade of C or better in RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or permission of Instructor).	L	0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PHY115 or PHY121	University Physics I or University Physics I: Mechanics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. Corequisites: MAT230 or MAT231. One year High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT220 or MAT221 or permission of Department or Division. One year of High School physics or PHY111 and PHY112 suggested but not required.		SQ	4–5
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences				3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PHY116 or PHY131	University Physics II or University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY115 and (MAT230 or MAT231). Corequisites: MAT241. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT230 or MAT231 or permission of Department or Division and PHY121. Corequisites: MAT241 or permission of Department or Division.		SQ	4–5
MAT240 or MAT241	Calculus with Analytic Geometry III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231. or Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230 or MAT231.		MA	4–5

Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or L or SB	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences				3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
PHY241	University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.			4
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placemt exam, or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.		SQ	4–5
PHY241	University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.	If taking PHY 241 at the community college students must also enroll in MAT 276 or 277: Modern Differential Equations AND MAT 225: Elementary Linear Algebra. Students should anticipate transferring to ASU in a fall semester following PHY 241, MAT 276 or MAT 277 and MAT 225.		4
PHY241	University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.			4
PHY241	University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.			4
PHY241	University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHY116 or PHY131 or permission of Instructor.			4

Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Arts, & Design Course				3
Language	Any 101 Level Language Course		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency		3–5
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
MAT225	Elementary Linear Algebra	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT212 or MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent.			3
(CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA	(General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.		SQ	4
Language	Any 101 Level Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
MAT225	Elementary Linear Algebra	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in MAT212 or MAT220, or MAT221, or equivalent.	If taking PHY 241 at the community college students must also enroll in MAT 276 or 277: Modern Differential Equations AND MAT 225: Elementary Linear Algebra. Students should anticipate transferring to ASU in a fall semester following PHY 241, MAT 276 or MAT 277 and MAT 225.		3
Elective	Elective Course				3
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites		MA	3–4
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites		MA	3–4
Language	Any 101 Level Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
Language	Any 101 Level Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites		MA	3–4

Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design				3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Language	Any 102 Level Language Course		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency		3–5
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites		MA	3–4
BIO181	General Biology (Majors) I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.		SQ	4
Language	Any 102 Level Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
MAT276 or MAT277	Modern Differential Equations or Modern Differential Equations	Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in MAT230, or MAT231, or permission of Department or Division. or No requisites		MA	3–4
Elective	Elective Course				3
Elective	Elective Course				3
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placemt exam, or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.		SQ	4–5
Language	Any 102 Level Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
Language	Any 102 Level Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placemt exam, or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.		SQ	4–5

Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		Recommend selecting a course that satisfies [L] and [SB] or [L] and [HU] or [L] and (COM) or [L] and CRE101 requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–5
Language	Any 201 Level Language Course		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency		3–5
BIO182	General Biology (Majors) II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.		SG	4
(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placemt exam, or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.		SQ	4–5
Language	Any 201 Language Course		May demonstrate proficiency via assessment		0–5
Elective	Elective Course
Language	Any 201 Level Language Course				0–5

Term 9 Term 9 Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
Language	Any 202 Level Language Course	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency	3–5
Language	Any 202 Language Course	May demonstrate proficiency via assessment	0–5
Language	Any 202 Level Language Course		0–5

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Arizona State University (Tempe), Bachelor of Science BIOPHYSICS

The additional courses required by this pathway map option have already been inserted into the pathway map above. For your reference, those additional courses are also listed below, separated by term.

Full-time

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken if the Arizona State University (Tempe), Bachelor of Science BIOPHYSICS option (Full-time) has been selected
Term	Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
3	BIO181	General Biology (Majors) I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.	SQ	4
3	(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placemt exam, or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.	SQ	4–5
3	CHM151LL	General Chemistry I Laboratory	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151	SQ	1
3	CHM150AA	General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.		5
3	(CHM151 and CHM151LL)	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory)	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151	SQ	4
3	CHM151LL	General Chemistry I Laboratory	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151	SQ	1
3	CHM151AA	General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.	SQ	4
4	BIO182	General Biology (Majors) II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.	SG	4
4	(CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA	(General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.	SQ	4
4	CHM152LL	General Chemistry II Laboratory	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152.	SQ	1
4	CHM152AA	General Chemistry II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.	SQ	4

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken if the Arizona State University (Tempe), Bachelor of Science BIOPHYSICS option (Part-time) has been selected
Term	Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
5	(CHM150 and CHM151LL) or CHM150AA or (CHM151 and CHM151LL) or CHM151AA	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placemt exam, or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151 or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.	SQ	4–5
5	CHM151LL	General Chemistry I Laboratory	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151	SQ	1
5	CHM150AA	General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.		5
5	(CHM151 and CHM151LL)	(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory)	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr high school chemistry taken in last 5 yrs] and (C or better in MAT151 or higher level math course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of Instructor/Departmnt/Division Chair and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151	SQ	4
5	CHM151LL	General Chemistry I Laboratory	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM150 or CHM151 or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151	SQ	1
5	CHM151AA	General Chemistry I	Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair.	SQ	4
6	(CHM152 and CHM152LL) or CHM152AA	(General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.	SQ	4
6	CHM152LL	General Chemistry II Laboratory	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CHM152 or Corequisites: CHM152.	SQ	1
6	CHM152AA	General Chemistry II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair.	SQ	4
7	BIO181	General Biology (Majors) I	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100 or higher or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.	SQ	4
8	BIO182	General Biology (Majors) II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181 or BIO181XT.	SG	4

Program Area Key

FYC = First Year Composition
L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry

MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences

SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

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