Nov 21, 2024  
Butler Community College 2024-25 Catalog 
    
Butler Community College 2024-25 Catalog

Physics (AS)


Program Information

Do you have a strong passion for the physical sciences, engineering, or medical profession? Join Butler’s Chemistry and Physics program. When you join this academic area you will not only learn the theories but the practical applications in everyday life. You will be able to apply these theories within and outside of the classroom. The Sciences are not bound by walls. The Associate in Science degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college and requires a minimum of 28 credit hours of the following course requirements in addition to the general education requirements.

Butler Community College is committed to flexible pathways for our student’s success. Courses are offered in varying delivery formats; face-to-face, blended and online. When reviewing this pathway, please check the Class Schedule to identify which format the course is offered to make sure you are selecting the delivery modality that fits your needs.

SYMBOLS
Kansas State Wide Transfer course (T►)
Milestone Courses - 
Courses are considered essential for progress within a selected Pathway and are indicated by a diamond symbol (♦).
This course is offered online (O)

Program Pathway Learning Outcomes

Click here to view this program’s assessment data. For more information or questions, please contact Phil Speary at pspeary@butlercc.edu or 316.322.3226.

Butler General Education Bucket Requirements (34-35)

Butler Community College participates in the Kansas systemwide general education (SGE) framework within AA and AS degrees.  The SGE framework includes 34-35 credit hours organized in 7 “buckets” each identified by an individual SGE code.  

  • All students are required to take EG101 and EG102 from Bucket 1.
  • All students are required to take either SP100 or SP102 from Bucket 2.
  • All students are required to take one math course from Bucket 3.
  • All other buckets where a course is marked as preferred students can choose any course listed in the state approved bucket if they meet the prerequisite for the course. 
  • Courses in any of the buckets 3-7 not marked preferred  are mandatory in the pathway unless an alternative is approved by the dean overseeing the pathway.
  • Courses listed in the Pathway not identified with a bucket are required for completion of the given degree pathway and are not intended to fulfill the state approved general education bucket package.
  • Students are encouraged to contact Academic Advising for further information.

For more information: Butler General Education Bucket Requirements  

SEVEN BUCKET FRAMEWORK
Bucket 1   Bucket 2   Bucket 3   Bucket 4   Bucket 5   Bucket 6   Bucket 7  

Contact Information

Danny Mattern
Lead Instructor
316.323.3233
Office: BOA 5239
dmattern@butlercc.edu

First Term: 17 Credit Hours


Second Term: 16 Credit Hours


Select one: 3 Credit Hours (Bucket 5-SGE050)


Third Term: 14 Credit Hours


Select one: 3 Credit Hours (Bucket 2-SGE020)


Fourth Term: 14 Credit Hours


Select one: 3 Credit Hours


Select one: 3 Credit Hours (Bucket 6-SGE060)


Total Degree Pathway Credit Hours: 61