Physics

If you pursue an associate degree in science in physics at Oklahoma City Community College, you’ll investigate the grand principles that govern the behavior of everything in the universe – the conservation of momentum, energy and angular momentum, Newton’s Laws, the principles of entropy and thermodynamics.

Students in the physics academic program also learn about electricity and magnetism as well as their beautiful unification in the phenomenon of light and radiation and the more modern frameworks of Einstein’s special relativity and quantum mechanics.

After graduating with your degree, you’ll be well-prepared to continue your education at a four-year college or university.

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In the OCCC physics degree program, you’ll learn the basics of:

• Kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, waves, sound, fluids and thermodynamics
• Electricity and magnetism, optics, relativity and atomic and nuclear physics
• The principles of chemistry, physics, geology and astronomy
• Qualitative and quantitative descriptions of physical phenomena
• Quantum mechanics and atomic physics

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Physics Degrees at Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City Community College offers:

• An associate in science in physics degree: This degree program will give you the academic background to pursue your studies at a four-year university.

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Physics Classes at Oklahoma City Community College

At OCCC, you have the opportunity to explore courses featuring topics including:

• Engineering Physics I and II
• Modern Physics for Engineers

Visit OCCC’s online course catalog for full details on all the physics classes and support science classes available. OCCC offers both daytime and evening physics classes.

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Gary Houlette

Professor of Physical Sciences

M.C.E., Oklahoma State University B.S.C.E., Oklahoma State University A.A., Oklahoma City Community College Registered Professional Engineer

 

Tad Thurston

Professor of Physics

I've believed since I was small that physics and astronomy were the most beautiful and profound areas of study I could imagine.  Towards that end, I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees in astrophysics (B.S. 1990) and Physics (Ph.D. 1998) at the University of Oklahoma.  I then spent a number of years as a software engineer involved in scientific visualization of data before returning to teaching here at OCCC in January 2004.  One of my intense current interests is applying the state of current web and graphics technologies to the opportunities of freely accessible science education. 

 

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Careers in Physics

OCCC graduates typically transfer their credits to a four-year college or university to continue their studies and specialize in an area of the physical sciences. Then, you can begin a career in:

• Aerospace
• Astronomy
• Computer Science/Programming
• Education
• Engineering
• Geology
• Meteorology
• Physics
• Research and Development

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