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Associate of Science
Physical Science-Physics Option
The following curriculum guide reflects core graduation requirements but does not provide the transfer student with prerequisites for junior level courses. Please consult the footnotes and a physics advisor.
Summary of Required Hours
Credit HoursCatalog No. Course Title Fall Spring
CHEM 1120/1121 General Chemistry II 4
ENGL 1010 Composition I 3
ENGL 1020 Composition II 3
1MATH 1910 Calculus I 4
MATH 1915 Symbolic Calculator Lab 1
1MATH 1920 Calculus II 4
MATH 1925 Microcomputer Lab 1
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation 3
PHYS 2110/2111 University Physics I 4
3PHYS 2120/2121 University Physics II 4
SPE 2310 Public Speaking 3
4History Sequence 3 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 3
Social Science Sequence 3 3
1MATH 1915 and MATH 1925 are required for UTC and recommended for UTK and TTU.
2MATH 1900 and 2010 are recommended for most senior institutions.
3PHYS 2130/2131 is required at some most senior institutions and ASTR 1010 and 1020 are recommended.
4Students who seek an associate of arts or associate of science degree should take the history sequence required by the senior institution. To transfer to a Tennessee Board of Regents University, students should take a six-hour
sequence in American History. One course in Tennessee History may be substituted for one course in American History. To transfer to a U.T. system institution, students should refer to the articulation agreement with that
particular college.
