Physics
Associate in Science
Purpose
The Physics program is designed for students transferring to a four-year college or university to complete a degree in physics.If you are not well prepared in high school mathematics and science, you should plan, with your advisor, a three-year program at Centralia College in preparation for transfer to a four-year college or university. The emphasis in the first year at Centralia should be on strengthening your mathematics, basic sciences, communications, and reading skills.
To ensure optimal course selection, plan your program of study with an advisor.
Recommended Course Schedule
Fall Quarter, First Year
| CHEM& 141 | General Chemistry I (S) | 6 |
| MATH& 142 | Pre-Calculus I (M) | 5 |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Winter Quarter, First Year
| CHEM& 142 | General Chemistry II (S) | 5 |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I (C) | 5 |
| MATH& 151 | Calculus I (M) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Quarter, First Year
| CHEM& 143 | General Chemistry III (S) | 5 |
| CS& 131 | Computer Science I C++ | 4 |
| MATH& 152 | Calculus II (M) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Fall Quarter, Second Year
| PHYS& 221 | Engineering Physics I (S) | 5 |
| MATH 118 | Linear Algebra (M) | 3 |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Winter Quarter, Second Year
| PHYS& 222 | Engineering Physics II (S) | 5 |
| MATH& 164 | Calculus III | 5 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Quarter, Second Year
| PHYS& 223 | Engineering Physics III (S) | 5 |
| MATH 212 | Differential Equations | 5 |
| Elective | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
A minimum of 15 credits in Humanities and Social Science are required. See Associate in Science Degree description.
Students are required to complete 3-5 credits in a Diversity course (D). A list of courses that satisfy the Diversity Requirement can be found in the college catalog.