ObjectivesThe Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics & Physics program provides you with a strong background in both math and physics. This is an incredible program for anyone who loves exploring the phyical world and unlocking its secrets using mathematics. Career opportunities for graduates range from teaching (all levels), to advanced research, computing science, engineering, geophysics and astrophysics. As a graduate of the two-year long Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics & Physics program, you'll have successfully completed a well-rounded two-year slate of studies, and you’ll be ready to meet new challenges in employment or further education; you’ll also have demonstrated both the commitment and competence necessary for success in post-secondary academics and in the professional workforce.
Academic titleAssociate of Science Degree in Mathematics and Physics
Course descriptionYear 1
Course Credits
COMP 132 Programming Using Java 4.0
ENGL 150 English Composition 3.0
ENGL 160 Introduction to Literature 3.0 or
ENGL 164 First Nations Literature 3.0
MATH 100 Calculus 1 4.0
MATH 101 Calculus 2 4.0
MATH 110 Linear Algebra 1 3.0
MATH 111 Linear Algebra 2 3.0
MATH 126 Basic Discrete Math 3.0
PHYS 114 Fundamentals of Physics 1 4.0
PHYS 115 Fundamentals of Physics 2 4.0
Year 2
Course Credits
CHEM 110 General College Chemistry 1 4.0 or
CHEM 120 College Chemistry 1 4.0
MATH 220 Multivariate Calculus 4.0
MATH 225 Elementary Differential Equations 3.0
MATH 230 Modern Algebra 4.0
MATH 235 Procedures in Maple 1.5
PHYS 210 Electricity and Magnetism 4.0
PHYS 214 Science Laboratory Electronics 4.0
PHYS 215 Introductory Quantum Physics 4.0
PHYS 200 Mechanics 2 4.0
Two University Transfer Arts elective (non-English) 6.0
Internship Options Credits
COOP WEP Workplace Education 0.0
ASDG 101 Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) 6.0 Total Credits
6.0
Coop Options Credits
COOP WEP Workplace Education 0.0
ASDG 101 Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) 6.0
ASDG 201 Co-operative Work Experience 2 (Internship 2) 6.0 Total Credits
12.0
* All elective courses need to be transferable to at least one BC university. In the course description, this is indicated by (T).
* Students transferring to the University of Victoria (UVIC) for the Physics and Mathematics program, UVIC requires one additional 100-level Chemistry course.
* Students transferring to the University of BC (UBC), Simon Fraser Univerisity (SFU) or the University of Northern BC (UNBC) should contact an Academic Advisor.
Completion Requirements
The course requirements for the Associate Degree program credential are mandated by the provincial government. You must complete a total of 20 university transfer courses, and achieve an overall GPA of 2.0 ("C"), to obtain an Associate of Science Degree in Mathematics and Physics. No course may be used to meet more than one of the specific requirements; 25% of your courses must be completed at Camosun College.