Program: Physics Transfer Major, A.S. - Year Two Pathway - North Iowa Area Community College

Apr 18, 2025

NIACC Catalog 2024-2025

After completing the STEM - Year One Pathway , students who complete the Physics Transfer Major, A.S. - Year Two Pathway will meet the requirements to earn an Associate in Science degree and will be prepared to transfer to Iowa State University, University of Iowa, or University of Northern Iowa in order to continue their studies in Physics and earn a four-year degree.

While this degree is designed to provide a seamless transition to a four-year university, students should also refer to the specific admissions and transfer requirements of their transfer institution.

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

Year One

First Term

CHM - 166 General Chemistry I (5 s.h.) #
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
MAT - 210 Calculus I (4 s.h.) # *
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
Humanities /Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Second Term

CHM - 176 General Chemistry II (5 s.h.) #
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
MAT - 216 Calculus II (4 s.h.) #
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Year Two

Third Term

MAT - 219 Calculus III (4 s.h.) #
PHY - 212 Classical Physics I (5 s.h.) #
Humanities /Social Sciences elective (2 s.h.)
Electives (5 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Fourth Term

MAT - 226 Differential Equations with Laplace Transforms (3 s.h.) #
PHY - 222 Classical Physics II (5 s.h.) #
PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.)
Electives (4 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Total Program Hours: 62 s.h.

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

#Required course for the Physics transfer major.

Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning. Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.