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2025-2026 Catalog with Addendum 
    
2025-2026 Catalog with Addendum

Physics, AS

Location(s): Central Campus


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Physicists study the fundamental nature of the universe, ranging from the vastness of space to the smallest of subatomic particles.

With our Physics AS, you can move forward in your career and develop new technologies, methods, and theories based on the results of research to deepen our understanding of how things work and contribute to innovative, real-world applications.

Upon completion of our Physics degree, you are prepared to continue your study of physics at a four-year institution or pursue admission into various medical related, technology and engineering fields.

Marketable skills for this award include: analytical/quantitative skills, critical thinking, mathematics, problem solving, team work, and written communication skills.

 

Associate of Science
TSI Complete

Major Courses: 15 Credits


Major Courses must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill TJC Core Curriculum requirements.

TJC Core Curriculum: 45


In addition to Major Courses, the student is required to take 45 credit hours from the TJC Core Curriculum . These courses must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill Major Courses requirements.

Major Courses: 15
TJC Core Curriculum: 45

Total Semester Hours: 60


Recommended Course Sequence:


First Semester


Second Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


Total Semester Hours: 60


Note:

  1. To receive this degree, students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all required mathematics and science courses.
  2. *Recommended Core Curriculum course. Other Core Curriculum courses may satisfy the same requirements.
  3. **From the Core Curriculum course choices, MATH 2413 , PHYS 2425 , and PHYS 2426  are required for the Physics, AS, but will count toward the Core Curriculum semester credit hours. With the requirement of MATH 2413 , Core Curriculum semester credit hours will be at 45.
  4. For more information, contact: Department Chair, Engineering/Physical Sciences in G-207, or at 903-510-2227.

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