State Control Number: 38197
Program Code: PHYS.AS
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
The Associate in Science in Physics prepares students for transfer in the fields of Physics, Mathematics, Engineering (all disciplines), Physical and/or Natural Sciences, and Computer Science. It is a good start for students majoring in the above mentioned disciplines.
To earn this degree, complete the major coursework with “C” grades or better and all of the following graduation requirements:
- 60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity) and 12 degree-applicable units through VVC;
- the VVC General Education pattern;
- Information Competency; Global Citizenship; Kinesiology; and
- 2.0 minimum overall degree-applicable GPA.
Courses may be double-counted in the major and in a general education category. Courses counted in one AA/AS major may not be used in another AA/AS major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| PHYS 201 | Engineering Physics I-Mechanics | 4.0 |
| PHYS 202 | Engineering Physics II - Fluids, Sound, and Thermodynamics | 4.0 |
| PHYS 203 | Engineering Physics III Electricity And Magnetism | 4.0 |
| PHYS 204 | Engineering Physics IV-Optics and Modern Physics | 4.0 |
| PHYS 210 | Computer Methods for Engineers | 4.0 |
| or ELCT 202 | Computer Methods for Engineers | |
| Total Units | 20 | |
Suggested Plan of Study
Career, salary, and labor market data information.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| PHYS 201 | Engineering Physics I-Mechanics * | 4.0 |
| MATH 226 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4.0 |
| ENGL 101.0 | English Composition and Reading 2 | 4.0 |
| VVC GE Category IVB – Communication & Analytical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 202 | Engineering Physics II - Fluids, Sound, and Thermodynamics | 4.0 |
| MATH 227 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4.0 |
| VVC GE Category IIA – Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3.0 | |
| VVC GE Category III – Humanities 4 | 3.0 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHYS 203 | Engineering Physics III Electricity And Magnetism | 4.0 |
| MATH 228 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5.0 |
| HLTH 102 | Contemporary Problems in Personal and Community Health | 3.0 |
| VVC GE Category IIB – American Institutions | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYS 204 | Engineering Physics IV-Optics and Modern Physics | 4.0 |
| PHYS 210 or ELCT 202 |
Computer Methods for Engineers or Computer Methods for Engineers |
4.0 |
| CHEM 201 | General Chemistry | 5.0 |
| Degree Applicable Elective | 3.0 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Placement into MATH 226 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I or completion of MATH 104 Trigonometry and MATH 105 College Algebra is required to begin this program. The math department highly recommends taking MATH 86 Corequisite Support for Analytic Geometry and Calculus I along with the first calculus course.
- 2
Double counts for General Education and Competency.
- 4
Select a course that also fulfills Global Citizenship competency.