College of Science and Mathematics
Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Associate of Science in Physics
Major Program Skills: The program at UVI follows a rigorous curriculum that will allow them to pursue a
BS in Physics, complete a BS in Chemistry degree, an engineering degree or employment
upon graduation.
- Theoretical skills: Newtonian mechanics (linear and rotational), electricity, magnetism,
optics, sound, relativity, quantum mechanics, and thermodynamics
- Benchmark courses: PHY 241-242 and one of the following unit: PHY 311, PHY 321, PHY
411, PHY 441
- Proficiency at all levels is measured using lecture exams and laboratory reports.
- Laboratory skills: measurement, data analysis, linking lecture material to laboratory
measurement, reporting results.
- Benchmark courses: PHY 251-252 and PHY 351
- Proficiency is measured by laboratory reports
- Communication skills: oral scientific communication and written scientific communication.
- Benchmark courses: PHY 251-252 and PHY 351
