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Physics • Associate in Science

Transfer Program

Colleague Code: AS.PHYS

Curriculum Code: ASD 101

Program Information:

This suggested listing of courses that fulfills the requirements for earning an AS at LLCC, is designed to prepare students for transfer with junior status to four-year schools in Illinois to pursue a bachelor’s degree in physics or physical science.
  • This program is intended for students planning to earn a bachelor’s degree in physics or some closely related area.
  • Since program requirements vary among the four-year schools, the above courses are only suggested guidelines. Students are strongly encouraged to explore the specific program requirements of the four-year schools they are considering for their transfer, as they make their course selections for their first two years of study at LLCC. Additionally, LLCC advisors, faculty members, and deans are also sources of helpful advice.
  • Students who are planning on teaching physics in a secondary school are required to take and pass the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) prior to transferring to an upper-division institution. Please contact the Education Department at 217-786-2403 or 217-786-2391 for further information.
  • Although not required to earn the A.S. degree, students should consider taking CSC 175 during the summer or during a lighter semester to better prepare for a seamless transfer to a 3rd year physics program.

For Program Information Contact:

Mathematics and Sciences Department at 217-786-2386 or 217-786-2326 or see a Student Success Coach.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

CHE 101General Chemistry I

4
CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
EGL 101Composition I

3
MAT 131Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

5

Second Semester:

CHE 102General Chemistry II

4
EGL 102Composition II

3
MAT 132Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

5
PHY 201Physics I

4

Third Semester:

PHY 202Physics II

4
MAT 233Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

4
Social Science Selection

3
Social Science Selection

3
Fine Arts Selection

3

Fourth Semester:

MAT 235Differential Equations

4
PHY 203Physics III

4
Humanities Selection

3
Life Science Selection

4

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
EGL 101Composition I

3
EGL 102Composition II

3
Total Credit Hours:9

Recommended General Education Courses

CHE 101General Chemistry I

4
MAT 131Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

5
MAT 132Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

5
MAT 233Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

4
PHY 201Physics I

4
Fine Arts Selection

3
Humanities Elective

3
Life Science Selection

4
Social Science Selection

3
Social Science Selection

3
Total Credit Hours:38
A minimum of ten (10) credits must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum courses and must include one laboratory course.

Recommended Program Courses

PHY 202Physics II

4
PHY 203Physics III

4
Total Credit Hours:8

Recommended Program Support Courses

CHE 102General Chemistry II

4
MAT 235Differential Equations

4
Total Credit Hours:8

Total Credit Hours: 63