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Physics Concentration

Associate in Arts Science, Engineering and Mathematics - Engineering and Physical Sciences

This curriculum map contains the new General Education Requirements. Current students should log in to BHCC Self-Service to review their specific program requirements or contact Advising & LifeMap for more information. Prospective students should go to bhcc.edu/admissions and contact an admissions counselor.
Semester 1 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
ENR-101 Introduction to Engineering/Lab
Elective Computer Elective
3-4

Computer Elective: Choose one CIT course

Prerequisite for ENR-101: MAT-194 College Algebra or placement.
ENG-111 College Writing I
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Academic Discourse.

(Formerly Area 1)

Prerequisites: ENG-095 and RDG-095, ELL-103 or placement
MAT-281 Calculus I
4

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisites: MAT-197 or placement
GenEd-CCC Community & Cultural Contexts
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts.

(Formerly Areas 2 and 3)

Choose one course from Community and Cultural Contexts Menu
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:
  • Students enrolling in this degree program can earn World Studies Emphasis certification simultaneously
  • General Education Requirements Quantitative Problem Solving and Scientific Reasoning satisfied by Program.
  • This map assumes a student enters the College ready to enroll in MAT-281.
Semester 2 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
PHY-251 Physics I/Lab
4

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisite: MAT-281
MAT-282 Calculus II
4

Prerequisite: MAT-281
ENG-112 College Writing II
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Research Writing.

(Formerly Area 1)

Prerequisite: ENG-111
CHM-201 General Chemistry I/Lab
4

Prerequisites: MAT-197 and pre/co req: ENG-111
Elective Social Science Elective
3

Choose one HIS or GOV or PHIL or GEO course
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:
  • Students with strong math background may want to start the Physics sequence during Semester 1.
  • Meet with an advisor to begin career planning activities.
  • Begin exploring transfer options: attend a transfer workshop and the College transfer fair
Semester 3 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
PHY-252 Physics II/Lab
4

Prerequisite: PHY-251 and Co/req: MAT-282
MAT-283 Calculus III
4

Prerequisite: MAT-282
MAT-291 Linear Algebra
4

Prerequisite: MAT-281
Elective Literature Elective
3

Choose one LIT course

Pre/co-requisite: ENG-111
GenEd-CW Creative Work
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work.

(Formerly Area 6)

VMA-104 is strongly recommended due to the extensive diagram drawing involved in solving physics problems.
Total Credits:
Semester 3 Advising Note:
  • Student may want to discuss elective selection with Physics advisor.
  • Continue preparations for transfer: write essays for transfer institution, collect letters of recommendation, apply for transfer.
  • Complete a pre-graduation check with advisor.
Semester 4 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
MAT-285 Differential Equations
4

Prerequisite: MAT-282
CHM-202 General Chemistry II/Lab
4

Prerequisite: CHM-201
Elective-1 Literature Elective
3

Choose one LIT course.

Pre/co-requisite: ENG-111
Elective-2 Behavioral Science Elective
3

Choose one PSY or SOC course
GenEd-E General Education Elective
3

This course meets the General Education requirement for General Education Elective.

Choose a course from the General Education Community and Cultural Context Menu
Total Credits:
Semester 4 Advising Note:
  • Apply for graduation
Last Modified Date: July 20, 2021
Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the connections between the major concepts and theories in the field of physics. 
  • Analyze and create solutions for problems involving principles of physics. 
  • Apply mathematical techniques in scientific problem solving. 
  • Properly report on the findings of a designed experiment.

Career Outlook

Graduates of this concentration should transfer to a four-year college or university because employment opportunities in physical science such as lab technicians usually require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Professional positions such as researchers or college instructors usually require a minimum of a master’s degree.