Physics (AS)
The associate of science degree with a major in physics is designed for students who are interested in acquiring a solid understanding of physics to be able to join the technical workforce in the technical industry. This program specifically embodies the two years of courses needed in preparation for students transferring to UW-Milwaukee’s engineering program. The program consists of 60-68 credits that includes core general education requirements and the program-specific requirements.
- Students will demonstrate scientific literacy in the foundations of physics and engineering.
- Students will be able to take data in either a laboratory experiment or computer simulation, analyze and present the data coherently in a written format, and draw from the analysis a convincing conclusion based upon the principles of scientific method.
- Students will have acquired the basic tools of modern physics and engineering, mathematical, computational, and experimental, and developed quantitative, analytic, and critical thinking skills to apply the principles of physical theory to the solution of complex problems.
- Students will be able to communicate in a professional, lucid manner the results and analysis of their own or other research while addressing questions effectively on the topic of their work in a seminar or report format.
- Student will have mastered the methods of modern scientific exploration at an associate level, engaging in continual self-improvement to prepare fully for further undergraduate studies or industrial vocation.
Requirements for the A.S. in Physics
To complete this degree program students must complete all required courses and earn a minimum cumulative degree grade point average of 2.00.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core General Education (CGER) Requirements | ||
| Math and Quantitative Reasoning | 0 | |
Satisfied through program math requirements | ||
| Communication and Literacy | 6 | |
Reading and Writing Skills Sub-Category | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science | 6 | |
| Humanities and the Arts | 6 | |
| Natural Science and Wellness | 3 | |
Select one course not from physics (PHYS) 1 | ||
| Civics and Perspectives | 6 | |
| Math and Physics Requirements | ||
| Required Courses | ||
| MATH 221 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MATH 222 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| PHYS 201 | General Physics I | 5 |
| PHYS 202 | General Physics II | 5 |
| PHYS 195 | First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| or PENG 195 | First-Year Seminar (Same As PHYS 195) | |
| PHYS 295 | Research Seminar I | 1 |
| or PENG 295 | Research Seminar I (Same As PHYS 295) | |
| PHYS 297 | Research Seminar II | 1 |
| or PHYS 297 | Research Seminar II | |
| Electives Courses / Required Engineering Major Specific Courses | ||
| Select ten to eighteen credits of the following: 2 | 10-18 | |
| Statics | ||
| Dynamics | ||
| Electrical Circuits I | ||
| Materials Science and Engineering | ||
| Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design | ||
| Modern Physics | ||
| Scientific Programming | ||
| Classical Mechanics | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism | ||
| Computational Physics | ||
| Thermodynamics | ||
| Statistical Mechanics | ||
| Quantum Physics | ||
| Total Credits | 60-68 | |
- 1
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I is highly recommended.
- 2
Students seeking the associate of science degree with a major in physics must complete a minimum of 10 credits chosen from the list of elective courses. Selection of courses to fulfill these credits should be in consultation with an academic or a faculty advisor.
Students intending to earn the associate of science degree with a major in physics and continue on to a UWM engineering program must complete 15 or more credits depending on their chosen engineering major. Selection of courses to fulfill these credits should be in consultation with an academic or a faculty advisor.
Degree Requirements for the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science
To receive an associate degree from UW-Parkside students must:
- Complete a minimum of 60 credits of college work. Certain elementary courses are identified in the catalog that will not count toward the 60 credits required for graduation. In addition, only 4 credits of physical education activity courses (100-level) may be counted toward graduation or grade point averages (GPA).
- Complete a major (associate).
- Meet UW-Parkside general education university requirements.
- Complete a minimum of 15 credits toward the associate degree at UW-Parkside.
- Attain a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 at UW-Parkside. Some programs may require a higher GPA requirement. Transfer students must have a cumulative 2.00 GPA on the combination of transfer credits accepted and the credits attempted at UW-Parkside; this is the degree GPA.
- Students may only earn one degree at the associate level at UW-Parkside.