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Associate in Science Track II: Physics, Atmospheric Sciences and Engineering

For additional Engineering options, see Engineering MRP* degrees

90 Applicable College Level Credits

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Important Notes and Conditions:

The indicates a course number and/or title changed effective summer 2008. For a list of courses to cross reference go to our Common Course Numbering Advisory website.
A course can not be credited toward more than one distribution or skill area.
The BOLDED numbers below are shared (cross listed) courses with other departments. These courses can count only once for credit [Example: AMST 160 is the same as POLS 160 and may only count as AMST or POLS]. Consult course description in the college catalog or speak with an advisor.
“P” grade not allowed in Communication Skills, Quantitative, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Only 100 and 200 level coursework as specified allowed.

Written Communication Skills: 5 credits

Complete one from the following:

English 101 201, 235, 271, 272 or Communication Studies 141

Quantitative (Mathematics): 10 credits

Choose two from the following:

Mathematics 151, 152, 153 208, 238, 254

Humanities & Social Sciences: 15 credits

Minimum 5 credits each in the Humanities and Social Sciences area plus 5 additional credits in each area (for a total of 15 credits).

Maximum 5 credits can be a performance/skills course (indicated by *)

HUMANITIES:

American Studies 101, 102, 103, 115, 135, 150, 160, 180, 200, 260, 285, 286, 287, 288
Anthropology 208
Art 101, 103, 105, 110*, 111*, 112*, 120*, 121*, 150*, 151*, 153*, 201, 202, 203, 205, 221*, 222*, 225, 240*, 242*, 252*, 253*, 260*, 261*, 280*
Communication Studies 101, 103, 104, 112, 115, 119, 120, 121, 131, 132, 133, 134, 136, 138, 143, 144, 145, 146, 161, 163, 201, 202, 210, 216, 220, 240, 241, 260, 261, 280, 285
Dance 130*, 131*, 132*, 133* 140*, 141*, 151*, 152*, 201*, 202*, 203*
Drama 101, 151*, 152*, 153*, 161*, 200, 206*, 210, 212, 215*, 224, 230*, 251*, 252*, 253*, 280*, 281*
English 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 131, 210, 215, 219, 220, 221 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 237, 238, 239, 241, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 253, 254, 255, 263, 264, 265, 266, 276, 279
Ethnic & Cultural Studies 100, 102, 120, 121, 152, 207, 210, 255
History 101, 102, 103, 110, 115, 120, 135, 146, 147, 148, 207, 210, 211, 212, 214, 223, 230, 236, 242, 245, 250, 261, 280
Humanities 210, 220, 224, 228, 230
Music 100*, 101*, 102*, 103*, 104*, 105, 106*, 107, 109*, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 120, 130*, 131*, 135*, 136*, 139*, 140*, 143*, 150, 151, 152, 153, 156, 157, 200*, 203*, 205*, 206*, 210, 211, 212, 240*, 243*
Philosophy 101, 102, 103, 112, 114, 115, 122, 125, 130, 135, 145, 160, 201, 225, 240, 247, 248, 260, 265, 267

Only one single language for a maximum of 5 credits allowed in Humanities.

Arabic 121, 122, 123
American Sign Language 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223
Chinese 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223
French 121, 122, 123, 131, 132, 133, 221, 222, 223, 231, 232, 233
German 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223
Italian 121, 122, 123
Japanese 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223
Spanish 121, 122, 123, 221, 222, 223

SOCIAL SCIENCES:

American Studies 101, 102, 103, 115, 135, 150, 160, 180, 200, 260, 285, 286, 287, 288
Anthropology 100, 105, 106, 180, 204, 206, 207, 208, 210, 234
Business 101
Communication Studies 102, 230
Economics 100, 201, 202, 260, 270
Ethnic & Cultural Studies 100, 102, 105, 109, 120, 121, 130, 152, 200, 210, 241, 255
Geography 100, 102, 105, 200, 207, 250, 258, 277
History 101, 102, 103, 110, 115, 120, 135, 146, 147, 148, 207, 210, 211, 212, 214, 223, 230, 236, 242, 245, 250, 261, 280
Humanities 210, 220, 224, 228, 230
International Studies 105, 150, 200, 201, 202, 204, 230, 234, 261, 280
Philosophy 102, 112, 122, 160, 201, 240, 248, 260, 265
Political Science 101, 121, 122, 123, 125, 155, 160, 175, 201, 202, 203, 204, 220, 227, 230
Psychology 100, 109, 110, 200, 203, 205, 209, 210, 220, 240, 250, 257
Sociology 101, 105, 120, 121, 122, 201, 220, 240, 246, 255, 256, 262, 264, 265, 270

Physics Sequence: 15-18 credits

Three quarter sequence should be taken at one institution (either completed at BCC or transferred in as a whole three quarter sequence). Exceptions must be discussed with designated science advisor (see Science Division).

Select one of the following sequences based on major requirements:
Most physical and science majors require Physics with calculus (PHYS 121-123)-See advisor.

Physics 114, 115, 116 or 121, 122, 123 (Physics with Calculus)

Chemistry with Lab: 5-6 credits

See course catalog and/or consult with science advisor

Engineering majors: select Chemistry 161 (required)
Others should select 5-6 credits of science based on major program.

Additional Mathematics: 5 credits

Third quarter of calculus or above or approved statistics course.

Mathematics 153, 208, 254, 238 or Business Administration 240

Computer Programming: 5 credits

Courses should be planned with a science advisor (strongly recommended)
Programming course should be selected based on major program.

Courses which may meet this requirement include:

Computer Science 210, 211
Programming 110, 111, 260

Electives: Sufficient credits to meet a minimum degree total of 90

Maximum 5 credits of restricted elective courses.

Courses should be planned with a science advisor (strongly recommended) based on the requirements of your major and the university to which you intend to transfer.

For a complete listing of approved electives, see Associate in Arts & Sciences-Direct Transfer Degree

Cultural Diversity Requirement

This degree requires that students complete a set of BCC General Education Requirements, including a Cultural Diversity component.

View a list of courses that meet this requirement