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80 2017-2018 Catalog Physics - Political Science PHYSICS PHYSICS (MAJOR #R.3664.AS -T) ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE FOR TRANSFER DEGREE   Physics is the study of the relationship between mass and energy and provides a broad range of knowledge and problem solving skills that are useful in many disciplines. The program at Reedley College emphasizes topics that are encountered in our everyday lives: linear and rotational motion in two and three dimensions, forces, gravity, fluids, waves, sound, heat, electricity, magnetism and light. The following topics are also briefly introduced: special relativity, atoms, introduction to quantum mechanics and the cosmos are also included. A physics major degree generally transfers to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree. Physics graduates at the bachelor’s level are qualified for a variety of technical positions with government or industry, and they are also well prepared to enter a graduate program in any other science or in engineering. Physics majors are welcomed into professional programs such as law, business, or medicine. Teaching at the high school level with a bachelor’s degree or at a two- year college with a master’s degree are additional career options for the physics major. For the physicist who obtains the Ph.D., experimental or theoretical research and/or teaching at the university level or basic research in government or industry are options for gainful employment. Many four-year colleges and universities offer bachelor’s degrees in physics. There are some systems and institutions that offer the advanced degrees in physics. Requirements vary from system to system and from campus to campus for each level of degree. The advice of a counselor and consultation of institutional catalogs for specific information is highly recommended. Program Learning Outcome: • Apply algebra, trigonometry, and/or first-year calculus to solve physical problems within the topics covered in class. Required Core .............................................................. 25 PHYS 4A Physics for Scientists and Engineers ............................. 4 PHYS 4B Physics for Scientists and Engineers ............................. 4 PHYS 4C Physics for Scientists and Engineers ............................. 4 MATH 5A Math Analysis I ................... 5 MATH 5B Math Analysis II .................. 4 MATH 6 Math Analysis III ................. 5 Completion of CSU General Education or IGETC CSU electives to reach 60 units total Total Units 60 POLITICAL SCIENCE POLITICAL SCIENCE (MAJOR #R.7451.AA -T) ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE   The Political Science Associate in Arts Transfer degree allows students to begin their major in Political Science at Reedley College and transfer to a CSU campus for completion in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts degree. The courses offered as part of the AA-T degree give students a strong foundation in the study of American politics and government, nation-states, international actors, political theory, and political science methodology. In this way, students will be prepared for a broad spectrum of pursuits within the discipline, including, but not limited to, public administration, law, public relations, lobbying, political consulting, crisis management, journalism, public policy research, higher education, and K-12 education. Required Core Courses....................................................3 POLSCI 2 American Government  or POLSCI 2H Honors American Government  LIST A: Select THREE of the following courses .......9-10 POLSCI 3 Introduction to Political Theory and Thought ........................ 3 POLSCI 5 Comparative Government.... 3 POLSCI 24 International Relations ........ 3 MATH 11 Elementary Statistics   or STAT 7 Elementary Statistics ............ 4 LIST B: Select TWO of the following courses ............... 6 Any LIST A course not already used. ECON 1A Principles of Macroeconomics .................. 3 ECON 1B Principles of Microeconomics .................. 3 GEOG 6 World Regional Geography ........................... 3 HIST 1 Western Civilization to 1648 ..................................... 3 HIST 2 Western Civilization from 1648 3................................... 3 HIST 5 African People in the New World ................................... 3 HIST 11 History of the United States to 1877 ................................ 3