Academics
Physics
The Physics area of study is designed for students planning to transfer to a senior college or university for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students concentrate on building a strong foundation in the sciences and mathematics. The physics curriculum is appropriate for students interested in: (1) industrial research; (2) liberal arts background for the medical professions; (3) teaching of physics or physical science; (4) continued education in related fields such as astronomy, meteorology, physical oceanography, alternate energy, or selected engineering programs.
Degree
Associate in Science (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 6 | |
| MATH 222 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 5 |
| MATH 223 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II | 4 |
| CHEM 130 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS: MECHANICS | 4 |
| LIFE SCIENCE * | 4 | |
| FINE ARTS * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| CHEM 132 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| MATH 224 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY III | 4 |
| MATH 230 | LINEAR ALGEBRA | 3 |
| MATH 250 | DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3 |
| PHYS 212 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM | 4 |
| PHYS 213 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS: THERMODYNAMICS | 2 |
| PHYS 214 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS: MODERN PHYSICS | 2 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Science Degree.
Students enrolled in the Associate in Science degree program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements in addition to requirements for the institution to which transfer is intended.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | CHEM 130; MATH 222; ENGL 110; Life Science |
| Spring Semester 1 | CHEM 132; MATH 223; ENGL 111; PHYS 211 |
| Fall Semester 2 | PHYS 212; MATH 224; COMM 110; Social Science; Humanities |
| Spring Semester 2 | PHYS 213; PHYS 214; MATH 230; MATH 250; Fine Arts; Social Science |
Program Contact Information
Math, Science and Engineering Department
Room 320B
(309) 694-5365
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training