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Physics/Pre-Engineering

Associate of Science

Transfers toward the Bachelor of Science in Physics and the Bachelor of Science in Engineering. This degree requires proof of computer literacy. RETP (Regent's Engineering Transfer Program) should follow this program of study. For more information about the RETP program, see page 133 of this catalog.

Area A: Essential Skills
ENGL 1101English Composition I3
ENGL 1102English Composition II3
MATH 2253Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4
Area B: Institutional Options
COMM 1110Fundamentals of Speech3
One of the following electives: 1
Environmental Impact of Natural Disasters
Argumentation and Advocacy
Introduction to Greek Mythology
Creative Writing
Appalachian History - Special Topics
Sports History and the American Character
Mystery Fiction in Popular Culture
Political and Social Rhetoric
Health & Wellness Concepts
Race and Ethnicity in American Society: An Introduction
Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts
Must choose a minimum of one, but no more than two of the following electives: 6
Introduction to Film as Literature
World Literature I
World Literature II
British Literature I
British Literature II
American Literature I
American Literature II
If only one English Elective is chosen, add one of the following:
Art Appreciation
Expressions of Culture I
Expressions of Culture II
Music Appreciation
American Music
Theatre Appreciation
Area D: Science/Mathematics/Technology
CHEM 1211KPrinciples of Chemistry I4
CHEM 1212KPrinciples of Chemistry II4
MATH 2254Calculus and Analytic Geometry II4
Area E: Social Sciences
HIST 2111United States History to 18773
or HIST 2112 United States History since 1877
POLS 1101American Government3
Two of the following electives: 6
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Geography
Introduction to Human Geography
Introduction to Physical Geography
World Civilization to 1650 CE
World Civilization since 1650
United States History to 1877
United States History since 1877
Introduction to World Religions
Introduction to Philosophical Issues
Logic and Critical Thinking
Introduction to Political Science
State and Local Government
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Introduction to Psychology
The Psychology of Adjustment
Human Development
Applications in Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Social Problems
Area F: Major Related
MATH 2255Calculus and Analytic Geometry III4
PHYS 2211KPrinciples of Physics I4
PHYS 2212KPrinciples of Physics II4
Two of the following electives: 6
Principles of Programming I
Principles of Programming II
Computing for Scientists and Engineers
Introduction to Engineering
Engineering Graphics
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Statistics and Applications
Introduction to Astronomy
Statics
Differential Equations
Linear and Discrete Mathematics
Physical Education
PHED Activity Elective1
Total Hours63

CMPS Courses

CMPS 1130. Introduction to Computer Science. 3 Units.

Introduces the concepts of computer hardware, operating systems, and programming. Programming topics require creating well designed interfaces and well written code using simple data types, control structures, and loops. Students will gain hands on experience using a modern programming language. This course satisfies the computer literacy requirement. (F,S,M)
Prerequisites: MATH 1001 or MATH 1111

CMPS 1301. Principles of Programming I. 3 Units.

Introduces the principles of computer programming. Emphasis is on the design and teaching of correct well-structured algorithms using appropriate control structures with simple data types and data structures. This course satisfies the computer literacy requirement. (F)
Prerequisites: MATH 1111 or CAPS 1101

CMPS 1302. Principles of Programming II. 3 Units.

This course continues the development of program design using a modern object-oriented language. This course satisfies the computer literacy requirement. (S)
Prerequisites: CMPS 1301

CMPS 1371. Computing for Scientists and Engineers. 3 Units.

Introduces skills and concepts which are needed to use the computer in scientific and engineering work. Topics include design and analysis of algorithms, methods and techniques of scientific computation, and the organization of software. (S)
Prerequisites: MATH 1111 and CMPS 1301

ENGR Courses

ENGR 1105K. Introduction to Engineering. 3 Units.

Introduction to the basic skills of engineering, including engineering design and problem solving, the fields and functions of engineering, including measurements and estimation, units, dimensions, vectors, Newton's laws, and other physical phenomenon common to many engineering problems. Laboratory exercises reinforce concepts taught in class.
Prerequisites: MATH 1113

ENGR 1108K. Engineering Graphics. 3 Units.

Theory and application of the design process, using conventional drafting as well as computer assisted design, spatial analysis, projection theory, sketching, creative design, and geometric dimensioning. Development and interpretation of drawings and specifications.
Corequisites: MATH 2253

ENGR 2205. Statics. 3 Units.

A study of elements of statics in two and three dimensions, free-body diagrams, distributed loads, centroids, and friction.
Corequisites: Calculus II (MATH 2254) and Principles of Physics I (PHYS 2211) with a grade of C or better Prerequisite coursework must be been successfully completed within the past three terms

MATH Courses

MATH 0090. Certificate Preparatory Mathematics. 3 Units.

Presents the fundamentals of mathematics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages. Prospective students will be required to score at or above 35 on the Pre-Algebra COMPASS exam to be exempt from this course. (Institutional Credit).

MATH 0096. PreAlgebra. 4 Units.

Reviews fractions, decimals, and percents. Topics include signed numbers, order of operations, variable expressions, linear equations and inequalities, and polynomials. Prospective students will be required to score at or above 25 on the COMPASS exam to be exempt from this course. (Institutional Credit). (F,S,M)

MATH 0098. Intermediate Algebra. 4 Units.

Continues the development of algebra. Topics include factoring polynomials, rational expressions and equations, linear graphing, simultaneous equations, radicals and quadratic equations. Prospective students will be required to score at or above 40 on the COMPASS exam to be exempt from this course. (Institutional Credit). (F,S,M)

MATH 1001. Quantitative Skills and Reasoning. 3 Units.

This course is an alternative in Area A of the Core Curriculum and is not intended to supply sufficient algebraic background for students who intend to take Precalculus or the calculus sequences for mathematics and science majors. This course places quantitative skills and reasoning in the context of experiences that students will be likely to encounter. It emphasizes processing information in context from a variety of representations, understanding of both the information and the processing, and understanding which conclusions can be reasonably determined.

MATH 1102. Medical Mathematics. 3 Units.

Designed primarily for those students majoring in health professions. Topics covered include a review of computational skills, metric and apothecary systems, and dosage calculations for tablets, solutions, and intravenous fluids. (Career Course). (F,S,M)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory Mathematics placement score or successfully complete MATH 0090

MATH 1104. Applied Mathematics. 3 Units.

Topics include arithmetic, elementary algebra, geometry, measurement, and elementary trigonometry. (Career Course). (F,S,M)

MATH 1111. College Algebra. 3 Units.

Presents topics in algebra, including the number system, polynomials, algebraic functions, exponents, radicals, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, lines in the plane, linear modeling, conics, algebra of functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and systems of equations and inequalities. (F,S,M)

MATH 1113. Precalculus Mathematics. 3 Units.

Provides immediate transition from high school algebra into calculus and physics. Material goes beyond that normally covered in Mathematics 1111. Algebra topics include linear, quadratic equations, functions and graphing, exponential and logarithmic functions. Trigonometry topics include trigonometric functions and inverse, law of sines, law of cosines and identities. For students planning to take calculus and/or physics. (F,S,M)
Prerequisites: MATH 1111

MATH 2008. Foundations of Numbers and Operations. 3 Units.

This course will emphasize the understanding and use of the major concepts of number and operations. Topics include problem-solving strategies; inductive and deductive reasoning; numeration systems and place value; operations and algorithms; identity elements and inverse operations; rational and irrational numbers; integers and number theory; special sets of numbers; exponents and decimals; ratios, percents, and proportional reasoning.
Prerequisites: MATH 1001, MATH 1111. or MATH 1113

MATH 2181. Applied Calculus. 3 Units.

Surveys differential and integral calculus of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Detailed applications to problems and concepts from business, economics and life science are covered. (F,S,M)
Prerequisites: MATH 1111, MATH 1001, or MATH 1113 with a grade of "C" or better

MATH 2200. Introduction to Statistics. 3 Units.

Surveys descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include organizing and graphing data, measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, normal distribution, sampling, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, significance tests, correlation and regression. (F,S,M)
Prerequisites: MATH 1001, MATH 1111 or MATH 1113

MATH 2253. Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. 4 Units.

Includes topics limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications and an introduction to the concept of the integral. The first in a four course sequence in Calculus. (F,S)
Prerequisites: MATH 1113

MATH 2254. Calculus and Analytic Geometry II. 4 Units.

Emphasizes the definite integral and its applications, the calculus of trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, hyperbolic and inverse functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, L' Hopital's Rule, infinite series and conic sections. The second course in the Calculus sequence. (S,M)
Prerequisites: MATH 2253

MATH 2255. Calculus and Analytic Geometry III. 4 Units.

Emphasizes calculus in three dimensions. Topics include vectors, parametric equations, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and their applications and topics in vector calculus. The third course in the Calculus sequence. (F)
Prerequisites: MATH 2254

MATH 2256. Introduction to Linear Algebra. 3 Units.

Introduces low-dimensional linear algebra through eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Applications to linear systems, least-square problems, and the calculus, including elementary differential equations. (F)
Prerequisites: MATH 2253
Corequisites: MATH 2254

MATH 2403. Differential Equations. 4 Units.

A study of differential equations, including first and higher order equations, linear and nonlinear systems of equations, numerical methods to approximate solutions, using Laplace transforms to determine solutions, and methods that yield infinite series solutions.
Prerequisites: MATH 2254 and MATH 2256

MATH 2602. Linear and Discrete Mathematics. 4 Units.

Explores topics in linear algebra, induction, combinatorics, difference equations, and multivariate optimization with an emphasis on discrete and recursive methods.
Prerequisites: MATH 2255

MATH 2770. Statistics and Applications. 3 Units.

Introduces the student to topics in probability, probability distributions, point estimation, confidence intervals hypothesis testing, linear regression and analysis of variance.
Prerequisites: MATH 2255

MATH 3101. Introduction to Advanced Mathematics. 3 Units.

Preparation in mathematical reasoning and proof-writing necessary for upper division course work in mathematics. Topics include logic, integers and induction, sets and relations, equivalence relations and partitions, and funcitons.
Prerequisites: MATH 2255

MATH 3201. Geometry. 3 Units.

An introduction to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries developed with the study of constructions, transformations, applications, and the rigorous proving of theorems.
Prerequisites: MATH 3101

MATH 3301. Combinatorics. 3 Units.

Basic counting principles: permutations, combinations, probability, occupancy problems, and binomial coefficients. More sophisticated methods include generating functions, recurrence relations, inclusion/exclusion principles, and the pigeonhole principle. Additional topics include asymptotic enumeration, Polya counting theory, combinatorial designs, coding theory, and combinatorial optimization.
Prerequisites: MATH 2254

MATH 3401. Linear Algebra. 3 Units.

Theory and applications of matrix algebra, vector spaces, and linear transformations; topics include characteristic values, the spectral theorem, and orthogonality.
Prerequisites: MATH 2256

MATH 3703. Geometry for P-8 Teachers. 3 Units.

Continues MATH 2008, with emphasis for teachers of grades P-8. Logic; real numbers; basic and transformational geometry; measurement, including the metric system; problem solving; methods and materials for teaching mathematics at the P-8 level.
Prerequisites: MATH 2008

MATH 3803. Algebra for P-8 Teachers. 3 Units.

Provides special emphasis for teachers of grades P-8 on understanding of the fundamental concepts of algebra with particular attention to specific methods and materials of instruction.
Prerequisites: EDUC 2110, EDUC 2130, ISCI 2001, ISCI 2002, MATH 2008, COMM 1101, and PSYC 1101

MATH 4101. Abstract Algebra I. 3 Units.

An axiomatic approach to algebraic structures. Topics include groups, permutations, homomorphisms, and factor groups.
Prerequisites: MATH 3101

MATH 4201. Number Theory. 3 Units.

A study of elementary problems in number theory with topics from divisibility, congruences, residues, special functions, Diophantine equations, and continued fractions.
Prerequisites: MATH 3101

MATH 4301. Graph Theory. 3 Units.

Elementary theory of graphs and digraphs. Topics include connectivity, reconstructions, trees, Euler's problem, hamiltonicity, network flows, planarity, node and edge colorings, tournaments, matchings, and extremal graphs. A number of algorithms and applications are included.
Prerequisites: MATH 3101

MATH 4401. Operations Research. 3 Units.

Linear programming, the simplex method, network theory, game theory, Markov analysis, and other topics such as inventory analysis, queuing theory, integer programming.
Prerequisites: MATH 3401

MATH 4502. Statistics for Process Control. 3 Units.

Introduces application techniques used in quality/process control with particular application to area industries. Topics include probability, sampling distributions, control charts for variables and attributes, lot-by-lot sampling plans, acceptance sampling for variables, elementary reliability calculations, and an introduction to the concept of quality costs. (F)
Prerequisites: MATH 2181 and MATH 2200

MATH 4511. Numerical Analysis I. 3 Units.

Numerical solution of equations, polynomial approximation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, error analysis. Written programs using algorithms.
Prerequisites: MATH 2403 and CMPS 1301

MATH 4512. Numerical Analysis II. 3 Units.

Numerical solutions of systems of linear equations, numerical computations of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, error analysis. Written programs using the algorithms.
Prerequisites: MATH 2256 or CMPS 1301

MATH 4601. Real Analysis I. 4 Units.

Develops a rigorous approach to functions of a real variable. Topics include limits, continuous functions, differentiation, and Riemann integration. (F)
Prerequisites: MATH 3101

MATH 4602. Real Analysis II. 3 Units.

Continuous and rigorous approach to functions with an emphasis on functions in higher dimensions, including derivatives and intergrals in R". (S)

MATH 4611. Complex Analysis. 3 Units.

Complex numbers, analytic functions, complex series, Cauchy theory, residue calculus, conformal mapping.
Prerequisites: MATH 4601

MATH 4701. Probability and Statistics I. 3 Units.

Sampling distributions, Normal, t, chi-square and F distributions. Moment generating function methods, Bayesian estimation and introdcution to hypothesis testing.
Prerequisites: MATH 2255

MATH 4702. Probability and Statistics II. 3 Units.

Hypothesis testing, likelihood ration tests, nonparametric tests, bivariate and multivariate normal distributions.
Prerequisites: MATH 4701

MATH 4713. Probability and Statistics for P-8 Teachers. 3 Units.

Provides special emphasis for teachers of grades P-8 on the fundamental concepts of probability and statistics with particular attention to specific methods and materials of instruction.
Prerequisites: MATH 2008

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