ObjectivesThe Associate of Science Degree program in Physics is designed to provide you with two years of study, preparing you to transfer to a four-year institution to complete your degree. As you work through your studies, you’ll complete 20 courses, earning an Associate of Science Degree with a concentration in Physics. As a graduate of an Associate Degree program, you will 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 Physics
Course descriptionYear 1
Course Credits
CHEM 110 General College Chemistry 1 4.0 and
CHEM 120 General College Chemistry 2 4.0 OR
CHEM 120 College Chemistry 1 4.0 and
CHEM 121 College Chemistry 2 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
PHYS 114 Fundamentals of Physics 1 4.0
PHYS 115 Fundamentals of Physics 2 4.0
Year 2
Course Credits
COMP 132 Programming Using Java 4.0
PHYS 200 Mechanics 2 4.0
PHYS 210 Electricity and Magnetism 4.0
PHYS 214 Science Laboratory Electronics 4.0
PHYS 215 Introductory Quantum Physics 4.0
MATH 220 Multivariate Calculus 4.0
MATH 225 Elementary Differential Equations 4.0
MATH 235 Procedures in Maple 1.5
One University Transfer elective 3.0
Two Arts electives (not English) 6.0
Internship Options Credits
CO-OP WEP Workplace Education 0.0
ASDG 101 Co-operative Work Experience 1 (Internship 1) 6.0 Total Credits
6.0
Co-op Options Credits
CO-OP 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
Note: All elective courses need to be transferable to at least one BC university. In the course description, this is indicated by (T)
* Students intending to transfer to the University of BC (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU) or University of Northern BC (UNBC) should contact an Academic Advisor to create a Personal Learning Plan.
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 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.