Physical Science: Physics Track, AS

Q: PATHWAYS COMMON CORE: 33 CREDITS

A. REQUIRED CORE: 13 credits English: 6 credits ENG101 English Composition I – 3 credits (or ENA101 depending on placement) ENG102 Writing through Literature – 3 credits Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits MAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry – 3 credits MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry – 3 credits (Depending on Placement) Life & Physical Sciences: 4 credits SCC201 General Chemistry I – 4 credits B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 20 Credits Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category. Note: Students can select only two courses from any one discipline. World Cultures and Global Issues Creative Expression US Experience in its Diversity Individual and Society Scientific World MAT200 PreCalculus I – 4 credits SCP231 General Physics I – 4 credits Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement. To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed in the program handbook.

Q: PROGRAM CORE: 27 CREDITS

Courses Credits First Year Seminar in Natural Sciences: 2 Credits NSF101 First Year Seminar Math/Science: 23 Credits MAT201 Calculus I 4 MAT202 Calculus II 4 MAT203 Calculus III 4 SCP232 General Physics II 4 SCP233 Modern Physics 4 Unrestricted electives: 2 Credits Capstone Course: 3 Credits 3 SCP 211 Research Methods in Physical Sciences

Department: Natural Sciences

Room: M-Building, M-204

Phone: (718) 482-5940

naturalsci@lagcc.cuny.edu

About

This major is for students who are interested in understanding what holds our physical world together. Physics concerns the general study of matter and energy, while chemistry focuses on the properties of matter that give rise to elemental molecules. Students will learn the fundamentals while obtaining the valuable skills of critical writing, critical reading, and critical thinking as well as computational analysis and independent thinking.

Degree Requirements

PATHWAYS COMMON CORE: 33 CREDITS

A. REQUIRED CORE: 13 credits

English: 6 credits

ENG101 English Composition I – 3 credits
(or ENA101 depending on placement)
ENG102 Writing through Literature – 3 credits

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning: 3 credits

MAT115 College Algebra and Trigonometry – 3 credits
MAT117 Algebra and Trigonometry – 3 credits
(Depending on Placement)

Life & Physical Sciences: 4 credits

SCC201 General Chemistry I – 4 credits

B. FLEXIBLE CORE: 20 Credits
Select one course from each of the five flexible core categories AND one additional course from any flexible core category. Note: Students can select only two courses from any one discipline.

World Cultures and Global Issues
Creative Expression
US Experience in its Diversity
Individual and Society
Scientific World
- MAT200 PreCalculus I – 4 credits
- SCP231 General Physics I – 4 credits

Students are advised to select one Urban Study course to complete college requirement.

To complete the degree requirements from the Flexible Core, students are advised to select courses from the recommended course selections listed in the program handbook.

PROGRAM CORE: 27 CREDITS

Courses	Credits
First Year Seminar in Natural Sciences: 2 Credits
NSF101 First Year Seminar
Math/Science: 23 Credits
MAT201 Calculus I	4
MAT202 Calculus II	4
MAT203 Calculus III	4
SCP232 General Physics II	4
SCP233 Modern Physics	4
Unrestricted electives: 2 Credits
Capstone Course: 3 Credits	3
SCP 211 Research Methods in Physical Sciences

Degree Map

Semester 1 Courses	Semester 1 To-Do Items
NSF101 First Year Seminar for Natural Sciences ENG101 English Composition I (or ENA101) (Required Core) MAT115/117 Algebra and Trigonometry (Required Core) Flexible Core Course MAT200 Precalculus (Flexible Core/ pre-req for MAT201) (Take in Session II)	In FYS, start a transfer and career plan Explore career resources – Career Connect, Focus2 (code: red hawk), Vault, & Career Coach Attend transfer and career fairs or related events Join a STEM Club

Semester 2 Courses	Semester 2 To-Do Items
ENG102 English Composition II (Required Core) SCC201 General Chemistry I (Required Core) MAT201 Calculus I SCP231 General Physics I (Flexible Core/pre-req for SCP232)	Work on resume, cover letter & LinkedIn profile Research transfer and scholarships Choose a research project with a faculty mentor – consider CUNY Research Scholars (CRSP), NIH Bridges to BA, & more Select 4-6 institutions you would be interested in transferring to and start looking into scholarship programs such as Jack Cook Kent

Semester 3 Courses	Semester 3 To-Do Items
MAT202 Calculus II SCP232 General Physics II Flexible Core Course Flexible Core Course	Apply for/start an internship. Consider CUNY Career Launch, Spring Forward, or LaGuardia’s SOAR or Elmezzi programs Apply to present your research at a LaGuardia research event Finalize transfer plans & apply

Semester 4 Courses	Semester 4 To-Do Items
SCP211 Research Methods in Physical Science (Capstone) MAT203 Calculus III SCP233 Modern Physics Flexible Core Course Unrestricted Elective (2 credits)	Update resume, cover letter & LinkedIn profile Present your research at an undergraduate research conference Seek research mentors at your transfer school (browse faculty profiles to learn more about their interests) and develop a plan to continue science research at your transfer school

Register for Intent to Graduate (GRD-OOO) in your final semester.
All students must take an Urban Study course to graduate.

Notes:

It is strongly recommended to complete MAT200 before SCC201

Before enrolling in a Science lab course in the short session, it is strongly recommended that students discuss their enrollment with a faculty advisor, the course instructor, or the program director.

See the full curriculum here.

Career Possibilities

Chemical Technician
Nuclear Technician
Chemist or Materials Scientist
Geoscientist
Hydrologist
Operations Research Analyst
Biochemist or Biophysicist
Physicist or Astronomer
College Professor

Transfer Possibilities

City Tech – BS in Computational Physics
York College – BS in Physics
BS in Chemistry
BS in Biophysics
BS in Physics

Are You Interested In...

Numbers and the patterns that they make?
Brain teasers and logic puzzles?
Building hands-on projects like building robots or cars?
Tinkering with electronics and building computers?

Skills You Will Learn

Foundational knowledge in physics or chemistry
Hands-on experience using computers to collect, analyze, and present data
Basic lab protocols and best practices

What makes this major unique?

All students in this major will take advanced Calculus and courses on research methods, while having the ability to focus on Physics or Chemistry. This major is appropriate for students who are interested in further study and research careers or careers as scientists.

Degree Requirements

Graduate in Two Years!

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