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2023-2024 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
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Physics (A.S.) TTP


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Natural Science
Associate of Science Degree

Career Opportunities:
Our Associate of Science Degree in Physics qualifies you for transfer to any of Tennessee’s university programs. Our program will improve your communication, writing, research, and critical-thinking skills. Career paths are possible in the following fields:

  • Engineering
  • Medical Instrumentation
  • Architecture
  • Electronics

GENERAL EDUCATION (42 credit hours)


Humanities/Fine Arts (9 credit hours)


At least one course (three credit hours) must be in Literature.

History (6 credit hours)


Natural Science (8 credit hours)


Mathematics (4 credit hours)


AREA OF EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS (18 credit hours)


Semester Hours Credit: 60*


*All physics majors who are required to take Learning Support must also complete MSCC 1300 - First-Year Experience .

 

Recommended Full-Time Schedule (Fall or Spring Start)


The following is a recommended full-time schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

GPS (Graduation Planning System), along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the GPS audit, which is accessible through MyMotlow.

Semester One (16 credit hours)


Semester Two (16 credit hours)


Semester Three (14 credit hours)


Semester Four (14 credit hours)


Recommended Part-Time Schedule (Fall and Spring Start)


The following is a recommended part-time schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites, and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

GPS (Graduation Planning System), along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the GPS audit, which is accessible through MyMotlow.

Semester One (10 credit hours)


Semester Two (7 credit hours)


Semester Three (10 credit hours)


Semester Four (7 credit hours)


Semester Five (6 credit hours)


Semester Six (7 credit hours)


Semester Seven (6 credit hours)


Semester Eight (7 credit hours)


  • Elective 1 sem hr cr
  • Literature 3 sem hrs cr
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 sem hrs cr

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