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Department of Physical Sciences

Department of Physical Sciences

The Department of Physical Sciences provides the foundation courses needed to transfer into four-year programs in chemistry, engineering, earth and planetary science or physics.

Studies in the physical sciences also lead to life science programs such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy and pharmacy, as well as astronomy, meteorology, geology, and environmental chemistry. 

The Associate of Science degree is offered to in chemistry, engineering and physics. 

Departmental awards and honors are presented annually to students with outstanding academic records.

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Physics

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The Physics AS degree is designed to provide students the foundation in physics and related physical sciences and mathematics courses in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs.

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Earth and Planetary Sciences

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The Earth and Planetary Sciences AS degree is designed to provide students with foundational courses in earth science, physics, and mathematics in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs. Courses focus on understanding the earth’s subsystems, their evolution and interaction on different temporal and spatial scales, relevance of the earth system to the individual and society, and support quantitative reasoning, scientific writing, and research.

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Chemistry

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The Chemistry AS degree is designed to provide students with foundational courses in chemistry, physics, and mathematics in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs. Courses focus on understanding the principles of chemistry, application of modern laboratory techniques, methods, instrumentation, and data analysis to the solution of chemical problems, environmental constraints and safety issues, importance of ethical responsibilities, and support quantitative reasoning, scientific writing, and research.

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Engineering Science

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The Engineering Science AS is designed to provide students the foundation in engineering and related physical sciences and mathematics courses in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs.

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Science for Forensics

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The Science for Forensics AS degree is a jointly registered dual enrollment degree program with John Jay College of Criminal Justice and prepares students for transfer to their baccalaureate program.
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