Physics - Associate in Science Transfer Degree
Plan Code: 5540C
The Physics Associate Degree for Transfer will prepare students for transfer to a University of California (UC) or California State University (CSU) program in Physics while meeting the minimum lower division admission requirements (60 transferable units). Completion of these classes also provides a foundation for programs in Physical Science, Engineering and Math.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Analyze problems and formulate solutions using a combination of graphs, drawings, equations, and conceptual reasoning at the appropriate level.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES | ||
| MATH 60/60H | First Calculus Course | 5 |
| MATH 70/70H | Second Calculus Course | 5 |
| MATH 80 | Third Calculus Course | 5 |
| PHYS 3A | Physics for Sci. & Eng. - Mechanics | 5.5 |
| PHYS 3B | Physics for Sci. & Eng. - E & M | 4.5 |
| PHYS 3C | Physics for Sci. & Eng. - Modern Physics | 4.5 |
| Required Subtotal | 29.5 | |
| Complete the following: 1 | 37 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-99, if needed, to reach 60 transferable units.
To earn the Physics - Associate in Science Transfer Degree, a student must complete 60-semester units that are eligible for transfer to a CSU that consist of the IGETC pattern and the major requirements. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.