Physics 2.0, AS-T
Program Description
Physics, the fundamental science, conceptualizes the basic principles of the universe and establishes the foundation for astronomy, chemistry, and geology. The beauty of physics lies in a small number of powerful concepts which expand our view of the world around us and which lead to many engineering applications from which we derive many benefits.
The Physics Department prepares students to advance to the next step towards a career in science, industry, or education. Students awarded an Associate in Science in Physics 2.0 for Transfer degree will know the basic principles of physics and be able to apply their knowledge to practical, theoretical, and experimental problems. Students who complete the Associate in Science in Physics 2.0 for Transfer degree will be ensured preferential and seamless transfer status to local CSUs for physics majors and majors in related disciplines. The requirements will fulfill the lower division major requirements at many local UCs and CSUs. Students are advised, however, to meet with a counselor to assess the course requirements for specific local CSUs and to validate which CSUs are considered local.
Learn more about the program on the Physics website.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will know basic physics principles.
- Students will be able to apply their knowledge to practical, theoretical, and experimental problems.
- Students will be prepared to advance to the next step in careers in science, industry, and education.
Units Required
- Major: 58.5
Associate Degree Requirements
Associate in Science in Physics 2.0 for Transfer requires completion of a minimum of 90 units, including:
- Core courses for the major (58.5 units)1
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)2 (45 units) (full certification is required)
- Transferable electives necessary to meet the 90-unit minimum requirement
- 1
Some units from the core courses may be used to satisfy the GE requirement. Please see a counselor for more information.
- 2
Cal-GETC began in Fall Quarter 2025. Students with catalog rights for Summer Session 2025 and previous catalog years may be able to use IGETC or CSU GE Breadth. Please see a counselor for more information.
Note: All courses pertaining to the major must be completed with a grade of "C" (or "P") or better. In addition, the student must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Core and Support Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| C S 1A | OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING METHODOLOGIES IN JAVA | 4.5 |
| or C S 2A | OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING METHODOLOGIES IN C++ | |
| or C S 3A | OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING METHODOLOGIES IN PYTHON | |
| MATH 1A | CALCULUS | 5 |
| or MATH 1AH | HONORS CALCULUS I | |
| MATH 1B | CALCULUS | 5 |
| or MATH 1BH | HONORS CALCULUS II | |
| MATH 1C | CALCULUS | 5 |
| MATH 1D | CALCULUS | 5 |
| MATH 2A | DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 5 |
| MATH 2B | LINEAR ALGEBRA | 5 |
| PHYS 4A | GENERAL PHYSICS (CALCULUS) | 6 |
| PHYS 4B | GENERAL PHYSICS (CALCULUS) | 6 |
| PHYS 4C | GENERAL PHYSICS (CALCULUS) | 6 |
| PHYS 4D | GENERAL PHYSICS (CALCULUS) | 6 |
| Total Units | 58.5 | |