Associate of Science -Physics Pre-Major

Associate of Science

The Physics Pre-major is designed to meet requirements towards the first two years of a physics major bachelor’s degree and includes core sequences in physics, chemistry, and math.

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    Program Outline

    Course # Course Title Credits
    2089010100 Foundations of University Learning 1.00
    Description
    20801219 English Composition I 3.00
    Description

    Develops expository writing and critical thinking skills, including clarity, concision, concreteness, and completeness of expression, supported by reasoning, organization, and language conventions. Lecture.

    20801223 English Composition II 3.00
    Description

    Advances composition skills, emphasizing well-reasoned argumentative research papers. Lecture. Credits: 3. Prerequisite(s): 2080121900 English Composition I (D- or better) or 1080119500 W ritten Communication (B or better).

    20810201 Fundamentals of Speech 3.00
    Description

    Examines theory and process of communication, the role of speech in self- development, the art of persuasion, topic selection, the use of research-based evidence, and audience analysis. Includes organizing speech content, speech delivery, and critique via presentation of informative and persuasive speeches and development of effective extemporaneous speaking style. Students gain self-confidence, proficiency, and poise.

    N/A Humanities 6.00
    Description

    Select courses from at least two disciplines: art, journalism/writing, history, literature, music, philosophy, theatre/film, world language.

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    N/A Social Sciences 6.00
    Description

    Select courses from at least two disciplines: anthropology, economics, political science, history, psychology, geography, sociology.

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    N/A Mathematics & Natural Science 20.00
    Description

    COURSE #

    COURSE TITLE

    CREDITS

    20806286 

    College Physics I Calculus Based  

    5

    20806287 

    College Physics II Calculus Based

    5

    20804236 

    Calculus & Analytic Geometry I   

    5

    20806245 

    College Chemistry I                     

    5

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    N/A Health/Wellness/Physical Education 1.00
    Description
    N/A Diversity/Ethnic Studies 0.00
    Description

    Courses that meet this requirement may also count toward Humanities or Social Science. These credits are not in addition to the 60 credits required for the degree.

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    N/A World Language 4.00
    Description

    May be met with one year high school, with a grade of “C” or better, or one semester in college.

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    N/A Electives 13.00
    Description

    20806240  Calculus & Analytic Geometry II     5 credits
    20804241  Calculus & Analytic Geometry III    5 credits

    Recommended:

    20806249  College Chemistry II                         5 credits

    An additional 4 credits in any college transfer course (if the recommended course is not taken). One credit of health and PE beyond the Health/Wellness/PE credit may be selected.

    May be 18 credits if students satisfy the world language requirement with one year of high school (C or better).

    At A Glance

    How You'll Learn

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    Online Classes

    Term Start Dates

    Spring 2025: January 13Summer 2025: May 19Fall 2025: August 25

    Start dates represent the beginning of a new term. Certain programs or courses may not be available to start every term. Please view the course schedules for a list of upcoming classes or contact the Welcome Center at 715-365-4493.

    Program Tuition*

    $12,042

    Books & Supplies*

    $3,308

    *Total cost for degree completion is estimated by current course requirements, books, and supplies. Tuition and fees are set by the Wisconsin Technical College System and subject to change.

    Financial Aid Eligible

    You may experience these additional costs, not charged by Nicolet, estimated based on length of program.

    Transportation
    $1,150
    Food/Housing
    $1,144
    Personal Expenses
    $1,146

    What You'll Learn

    • Apply forms of effective communication in various contexts
    • Demonstrate quantitative reasoning
    • Demonstrate critical and/or creative thinking
    • Apply scientific methods
    • Demonstrate cultural awareness
    • Apply ethics to individual, social, environmental, and informational contexts

    Possible Bachelor's Degree Majors

    The Physics Pre-major is designed to meet requirements towards the first two years of a physics major bachelor’s degree and includes core sequences in physics, chemistry, and math.

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