Physics (For transfer to UNT, BA in Physics): Dallas College

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Program Available at:

Brookhaven
Cedar Valley
Eastfield
El Centro
Mountain View
North Lake
Richland

Transferable to:

University of North Texas (UNT)

For more information, visit the Dallas College Physics webpage and your success coach at your campus.

Physics, the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy, encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles. It explores motion, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms. The guided pathway in Physics will provide a foundation for you to move on toward a rewarding future rich in diverse discovery. An Associate of Science (A.S.) degree with courses in this pathway prepares you to transfer to the University of North Texas (UNT) to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to a career in just about anything.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Physics. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's level programs at UNT. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on UNT to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you pursue Physics as a major at UNT.

Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Science

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS

The following are prerequisite courses for MATH 2413:
MATH 1314
MATH 1316
MATH 2412

Total Hours: 10

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

MATH 2413 – Calculus I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. Prerequisites of MATH 1314, MATH 1316, MATH 2412, before enrolling in the class. This course is required by UNT.

EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of "C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
At the end of the semester, begin researching information at UNT, to major in Physics.
Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a Physics degree.
Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course. A grade of “C" or higher is required by UNT.

CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I This is a Core course. This course is required by UNT.

MATH 2414 – Calculus II This course is required by UNT.

CHOOSE ONE:

HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course. OR
HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue a bachelor's degree at UNT.
Total Hours: 14

SEMESTER 3

CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II This is a Core course. This course is required by UNT.

CHOOSE ONE:

ENGL 2322 – British Literature I* This is a Core course.
ENGL 2332 – World Literature I* This is a Core course. OR
PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

Begin applying to UNT.
Total Hours: 7

SEMESTER 4

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

PHYS 2425 – University Physics I

MATH 2415 – Calculus III This course is required by UNT.

CHOOSE ONE:

ANTH 2351 – Cultural Anthropology* This is a Core course.
ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics* This is a Core course.
PSYC 2301 – General Psychology* This is a Core course. OR
SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at UNT Fall 2022)
Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 14

SEMESTER 5

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

PHYS 2426 – University Physics II

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR
SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS

After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Science degree.
Sign up for commencement.
Request final transcripts to be sent to UNT.
Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 14

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 62 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

The University of North Texas

For questions about the UNT portion of this transfer pathway, contact the College of Science Advising Center at (940) 369-8606 or COSadvising@unt.edu. It is best to apply to UNT a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you bring a copy of this pathway to your first advising appointment at UNT. See catalog for official degree requirements.

A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in all advanced-level science and mathematics courses is required for graduation with a degree in physics.

For more information about obtaining secondary teacher certification, please visit http://teachnorthtexas.unt.edu or e-mail TNTAdvisor@unt.edu.

All hours taken in the “Pathway Requirements" section of the previous page would replace non-advanced elective hours in the plan below.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PHYSICS