Physics A.S.-T. Degree (19700.AST)

School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer degree (AS-T in Physics) is designed to prepare students for transfer into the California State University (CSU) system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Physics or similar major.

The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer degree is designed for students planning on transferring to a California State University (CSU). Upon completion of the transfer associate degree, the student is eligible for transfer with junior standing into the California State University system. Students will be given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college area of emphasis.

The Physics curriculum is designed to meet the lower division requirements of most universities offering a major in physics. This curriculum, combined with the upper division curriculum required at a university, could lead to careers in fields such as astronomer, engineer, geophysicist, mathematician, research scientist, as well as a physicist. People trained in these disciplines are employed in research companies as well as with different governmental agencies.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

A. Solve using appropriate physics/physical/mathematical principles and express their answers in appropriate form.

B. Determine the nature of and the causal relationships to the situation and use appropriate tools and technology to analyze and measure the behavior.

C. Demonstrate the ability to communicate their knowledge of physics principles in oral and written form using the language of physics.

D. Deduce the properties, outcome, mathematical or physical result of a physical situation.

E. Identify applications to other scientific, technological, or society areas.

For an Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer (AS-T), students must complete the following:

1. 60 semester CSU-transferable units.

2. the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) pattern OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

3. a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.

4. obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

5. earn a grade of C (or P) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis

Note: Students are not required to complete any additional local graduation requirements for the AS-T (e.g., PE and Computer and Information Literacy courses).

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Program Requirements:

Total Units that may be double counted: (-6-7 Units)

General Education (CSU-GE or IGETC) Units: (37-39 Units)

Elective (CSU Transferable) Units: (3-6 Units)

Total Degree Units: (60 Units)

Programs of Similar Interest:

• UCTP: Physics (AS-T)

• Mathematics (AS-T)