Physics: Transfer Major AS

Location(s): Ankeny

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This Associate of Science transfer degree is designed for students transferring to Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa or the University of Iowa to study Physics. Requirements may vary at other institutions so students should become familiar with the specific course requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer.

Program Details

Locations: Ankeny

Pathway: Math & Science

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Students may start this program any semester

Program Graduation Requirements

To earn a Physics Transfer Major AS Degree , a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

DMACC Important Dates

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Semester 1

MAT 211 - Calculus I Credits: 5
Any 3 credits AS Degree Distributed Credits: 3
Any 3 credits DMACC Elective Credits: 3
ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3
SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1

Semester 2

PHY 213 - Classical Physics I Credits: 6
MAT 217 - Calculus II Credits: 5
ENG 106 - Composition II Credits: 3
Any 3 credits AS Degree Core Social Behavior Science Credits: 3

Semester 3

MAT 219 - Calculus III Credits: 4
PHY 223 - Classical Physics II Credits: 6
Any 3 credits AS Degree Core Social Behavior Science Credits: 3
Select from Option 1 Credits: 3

Option 1 - Select 3 Credits

SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication Credits: 3
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3

Semester 4

Any 13 credits DMACC Elective Credits: 13 Recommended: SCI 255 . Check with your transfer institution for preferred credits.
Any 3 credits AS Degree Core Humanities Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 64

Note:

Complete 3 semester credit hours to satisfy the Diversity Requirement with a minimum grade of “C.” The Diversity Requirement does not increase the number of credits required for graduation. The course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may also be used to fulfill three credits of Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Humanities or Distributed Requirements, providing the diversity course is listed as fulfilling Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences or the Humanities. If the course does not fall under any of the Core groups, the course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may count as an elective.

If students already have calculus 1 completed in high school, it is recommended they take PHY 213 in semester 1.

Completion of MAT 148 (Linear Algebra/ w Applications) and MAT 227 (Differential Equations with Laplace) before transferring is strongly recommended because it is a prerequisite for the next courses in the physics sequence at the Iowa State University, University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

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