The Physical Science AS degree provides the students with a solid foundation of Physical sciences with emphasis either in Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, or Earth Science. The Program emphasizes critical thinking, data analysis, and problem solving in its approach to learning. Students understand and demonstrate the scientific laws and theories and the applications thereof, in their chosen emphasis. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify, compare and contrast physical properties of astronomical objects; visualize the general structure and scale of the universe and our place within it; locate, identify and contrast prominent astronomical objects in the night sky; identify and comprehend the purpose of elementary equations used in astronomy and describe the functions; use of basic astronomical tools.