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2024-25 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | School of Natural and Social Sciences | Biological and Chemical Sciences | Majors

Physical Science, A.S.

[Physical Science—5619]

This program is designed for students who attend Roberts Wesleyan University  for two years and then transfer to a professional program in engineering or some other field requiring a solid foundation in mathematics and the physical sciences.

SPECIFICS OF THE PHYSICAL SCIENCE A.S. DEGREE

Minimum Total Hours: 62

Total Liberal Arts Hours Required:  31, Satisfied through general education and major requirements.

General Education Requirements: Students earning an Associate's degree complete a reduced list of General Education requirements.  See Core Curriculum Requirements for Associate Degree.

Minimum Requirements: Overall and major GPA of 2.0; no grade less than C- in the major.

Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.

Application to the Major: Standard institutional major application should be submitted by the beginning of the sophomore year.  A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for acceptance to the major.

Major Requirements:  36 hours as follows:

  • 8 hours of chemistry with supporting labs: CHEM 1110, 1120;
  • 12 hours mathematics:  MATH 2281, 2282, 2283;
  • One computer science course: CSCI 2010 ;
  • 12 hours physics:  PHYS 2001, 2002, 2003;
  • Recommended courses: CSCI  2280, MATH 3210, PHYS 2120.

Other courses may be recommended by the academic advisor, depending on the transfer program for which the student is preparing.