Program: Physics - Associate in Science Transfer Major - North Iowa Area Community College

Apr 03, 2025

NIACC Catalog 2020-2021

This Associate in Science degree is designed for students who are planning to transfer to Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, or University of 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

First Year

First Term

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

Total: 16 s.h.

Second Term

MAT - 216 Calculus II (4 s.h.)
Communications elective (3 s.h.)
Humanities /Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.)
Electives (5 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

MAT - 219 Calculus III (4 s.h.)
PHY - 212 Classical Physics I (5 s.h.)
Communications elective (3 s.h.)
Humanities /Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Fourth Term

MAT - 226 Differential Equations with Laplace Transforms (3 s.h.)
PHY - 222 Classical Physics II (5 s.h.)
Electives (8 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Total Program Hours: 62 s.h.

Note:

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