Physics Pathway, A.S.

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Physics is the exploration, identification and study of basic principles and laws governing motion, energy, structure and the intersection of matter. These include the unseen forces of gravity, electric and magnetic forces. Physics examines these laws and their influences on society and the world.

Physics helps us understand the world around us. Perimeter College physics classes teach how the laws of physics answer practical questions:

What causes you to lose control of your car on a wet road?
How does air pressure affect the bounce of a basketball?
How do microwaves cook food?
Why are the peanuts always near the bottom of the Cracker Jack box?

Physicists use testing and research to develop technology and improvements for society, including alternate energy options, medical equipment such as the MRI and high-resolution telescopes such as the Hubble.

Degree Requirements

Areas A-E of the Core Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

See 1410 Core Curriculum Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Area A: Essential Skills
Area B: Institutional Foundations
Area C: Humanities and Fine Arts
Area D: Natural and Computational Sciences
Area E: Social Science

Recommendations

Area A

Required course:

MATH 1113 - Precalculus 3 Credit Hours (or higher level mathematics course.)

Areas D

Required course:

MATH 2211 - Calculus of One Variable I 4 Credit Hours (or a higher-level mathematics course)

Recommended courses:

CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Pathway (18 Credit Hours)

Students should choose courses appropriate to their intended pathway. Please consult with your academic advisor for additional guidance.
All separate lecture and lab course combinations (e.g., BIOL 2107 and BIOL 2107L; CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211K) are commonly offered as a combined course at Georgia State University-Atlanta (e.g., BIOL 2107K; CHEM 1211K. The combined (K) courses and separate lecture and lab (L) courses cover the same subject matter and are considered equivalent courses.

Carry over from Areas A and/or D (1-2 Credit Hours)

Students will carry one additional credit hour over to Area F for each four hour mathematics course taken in Area A and/or Area D.

Required Courses (16 Credit Hours)

(unless used to satisfy Area D requirements)

PHYS 2211 - Principles of Physics I 3 Credit Hours and
PHYS 2211L - Principles of Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
PHYS 2212 - Principles of Physics II 3 Credit Hours and
PHYS 2212L - Principles of Physics II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours and
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
MATH 2212 - Calculus of One Variable II 4 Credit Hours
MATH 2215 - Multivariate Calculus 4 Credit Hours

Select additional elective courses to complete 18 credit hours in Area F

CSC 1301 - Principles of Computer Science I 4 Credit Hours
CSC 1302 - Principles of Computer Science II 4 Credit Hours
ASTR 1010 - Astronomy of the Solar System 3 Credit Hours and
ASTR 1010L - Astronomy of the Solar System Lab 1 Credit Hours
ASTR 1020 - Stellar and Galactic Astronomy 3 Credit Hours and
ASTR 1020L - Stellar and Galactic Astronomy Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
BIOL 1103 - Introductory Biology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 1103L - Introductory Biology I Lab 1 Credit Hours
BIOL 1104 - Introductory Biology II 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 1104L - Introductory Biology II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
BIOL 2107 - Principles of Biology I 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2107L - Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
BIOL 2108 - Principles of Biology II 3 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2108L - Principles of Biology II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
GEOL 1112 - Introductory Geology I 3 Credit Hours and
GEOL 1112L - Introductory Geology I Lab 1 Credit Hours
GEOL 1113 - Introductory Geology II 3 Credit Hours and
GEOL 1113L - Introductory Geology II Lab 1 Credit Hours
EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching 3 Credit Hours
RSCH 1203 - Research Strategies and Technology 1 Credit Hours