Physics and Pre-Engineering Technology, AS (60-61 credit hours)

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*This Program Path starts Fall 2024*

The Associate of Science with an emphasis in Physics and Pre-Engineering is a two-year degree for students who intend to transfer to a four-year university and major in engineering and physics.

Prerequisites

The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the Mandatory Placement Policy, or by taking the recommended/ required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.

Program Path Sequence

The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses for full-time students. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation.

For More Information Contact Program advisor: Dr. Steve Yuza, 620-432-0423 syuza@neosho.edu, Dr. Duke Poore, 620-432-0360 dpoore@neosho.edu
Or Advising Staff 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.

(Fall) semester I	(Spring) Semester II
COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰	ENGL 289 English Composition II 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰
CURR 100 First Year Seminar 1 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰	MATH 155 Analytic Geometry And Calculus II 5 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰	Social and Behavioral Science Electives 3 cr hrs
MATH 150 Analytic Geometry And Calculus I 5 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰	Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs
CSIS 100 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰
Total Credit Hours: 15	Total Credit Hours: 14

(Fall) Semester III	(Spring) semester IV
PHYS 104 Engineering Physics I 4 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰	PHYS 105 Engineering Physics II 4 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰
PHYS 140 Engineering Physics I Lab 1 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰	PHYS 145 Engineering Physics II Lab 1 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰
MATH 253 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰	MATH 255 Differential Equations 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰
Arts and Humanities Electives 3 cr hrs	Social and Behavioral Science Electives 3 cr hrs
Biological Sciences 5 cr hrs	Program Electives 4-5 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 16	Total Credit Hours: 14-15
Total Program Path Credits for Associate of Science Degree: 60-61

General Education (GE) Courses

In order to graduate with a college degree, all students are required to take certain general education courses. These include English composition, speech, wellness, science, art and humanities, mathematics, computer systems, and social and behavioral science.

Program Core Courses

MATH 150 Analytic Geometry And Calculus I (SGE)⁰³⁰, MATH 155 Analytic Geometry And Calculus II (SGE)⁰³⁰, MATH 253 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (SGE)⁰³⁰, PHYS 104 Engineering Physics I (SGE)⁰⁴⁰ / PHYS 140 Engineering Physics I Lab (SGE)⁰⁴⁰, PHYS 105 Engineering Physics II (SGE)⁰⁴⁰ / PHYS 145 Engineering Physics II Lab (SGE)⁰⁴⁰.

Program Elective Courses

Students interested in biochemistry should take BIOL 251 Biology I (SGE)⁰⁴⁰ / BIOL 252 Biology I Lab (SGE)⁰⁴⁰ and BIOL 255 Biology II (SGE)⁰⁴⁰ / BIOL 256 Biology II Lab (SGE)⁰⁴⁰.

Program Outcomes

Students will develop an understanding of the following:

Show concept knowledge in measuring, mechanics of motion, the mechanical and thermal properties of matter, by application in problem solving.
Show concept knowledge in waves, simple harmonic motion, Electricity, magnetism, and optics, by application in problem solving.
Formulate problems in physics using the tools of mathematics.
Incorporation of graphing calculators in math and physics lab analysis.
Calculation in three-dimensional coordinate systems.
Apply the scientific method in lab work settings.
Analyze experimental error in lab work, and relate it to lab measurement.