Alamo Colleges District

Alamo Colleges District

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Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today’s world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.
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Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Bexar County
Est. 2007

Serving more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio. Named “Best Institutional Facility” by Live Oak Economic Development.
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Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College

Northwest San Antonio
Est. 1995

Creating opportunites for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment.
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Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College

South San Antonio
Est. 1985

Top 10 finalist for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges.
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St. Philip’s College

St. Philip’s College

East and Southwest
San Antonio
Est. 1898

A comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
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San Antonio College

San Antonio College

Midtown
Est. 1925

San Antonio College is named in the top 150 community colleges in the nation by Aspen Institute, and is ranked among the Top 10 colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.
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Palo Alto College

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Physics: Associate of Science, concentration in Physics

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Physics is at the forefront of today’s scientific research. Physicists focus on automation, robotics, and electromechanical and electromagnetic systems. Students following the Associate of Science with a concentration in Physics are provided with a broad foundation in physics in preparation for professional careers in both industry and government programs such as the Department of Defense and Department of Energy.

Palo Alto College has signed 2 + 2 articulation agreements with area colleges and universities. Students following these degree plans should consult with a faculty advisor for guidance.

Physics, A.S. Degree Plan (PHYS)

Communication (9 Hours)

ENGL 1301 - Composition I

ENGL 1302 - Composition II

Select 1 course from the Additional Communication (11) Core

Mathematics (8 Hours)

MATH 2413 - Calculus I
MATH 2414 - Calculus II

Natural Sciences (8 Hours)

CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry Lecture I
and
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry Lecture II
and
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry Laboratory II

Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts (9 Hours)

Select 1 course from the Humanities (40) Core
Select 1 course from the Additional Humanities (41) Core
Select 1 course from the Visual and Performing Arts (50) Core

Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 Hours)

HIST 1301 - United States History I
HIST 1302 - United States History II
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government
Select 1 course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core

Kinesiology/Dance (2 Hours)

Two hours required from the Kinesiology (90) Core

Additional Requirements (15 Hours)

PHYS 2425 - University Physics I
PHYS 2426 - University Physics II
MATH 2415 - Calculus III
Select one from:
COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications

Transfer Degree Note:

Courses from the Additional Requirements area may not be used to satisfy Core Curriculum requirements.

Total Hours 66

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