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1902.00The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer provides students with a foundation in physics necessary for continued training at the upper division level for physics majors. It also provides a foundation for majors in physical science, math, engineering, and computer science. It is a starting point for many possible careers, including but not limited to education, geoscience research, and government, where scientific and technical skills are in great demand.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
- 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC); or students with rights to former general education patterns can complete California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern.
- A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.
PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.
Program Outcomes
- Qualitatively analyze problems in physics with proper understanding of relevant concepts.
- Quantitatively analyze problems in physics using appropriate problem-solving techniques.
- Employ proper experimental techniques to investigate physical phenomena.
Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer Degree
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE | ||
| PHYS 008A | PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I: MECHANICS | 5 |
| PHYS 008B | PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II: WAVES, ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM | 5 |
| PHYS 008C | PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS III: THERMODYNAMICS, OPTICS, AND MODERN PHYSICS | 5 |
| MATH 005A | CALCULUS I: LATE TRANSCENDENTALS | 5 |
| or MATH 005AH | CALCULUS I: LATE TRANSCENDENTALS - HONORS | |
| MATH 005B | CALCULUS II: LATE TRANSCENDENTALS | 5 |
| or MATH 005BH | CALCULUS II: LATE TRANSCENDETALS - HONORS | |
| MATH 005C | MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS | 5 |
| or MATH 005CH | HONORS MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS | |
| Required Subtotal | 30 | |
| Cal-GETC 1 | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
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Students with rights to former general education patterns are able to use the CSU GE or IGETC-CSU in lieu of Cal-GETC to complete the general education requirement of this degree. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to help determine which general education pattern to complete.
Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.
General Education Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree for Transfer
- General Information
- Cal-GETC
- Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC-CSU or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.