Physics, A.S-T
An AS-T in Physics for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a CSU institution as a Physics major. The courses in the AS-T in Physics for Transfer provide students with the ability to solve complex physics problems, to conduct research, and to read and think critically.
AS.PHY.OPTBAST and AS.PHY.OPTCAST
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- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
CSU: General Education Option B
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| COMM-104 | Argumentation and Debate (formerly Advocacy and Argument) | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| World Art | ||
| History and Appreciation of Dance | ||
| History of Jazz and Blues | ||
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Wave Motion | 4 |
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| MATH-213 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5 |
| PHY-202 or PHY-203 | Electricity and Magnetism or Optics and Modern Physics | 4 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary French I | ||
| American Sign Language I | ||
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| ANTH-101 | Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Elementary French II | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| PHY-202 or PHY-203 | Electricity and Magnetism or Optics and Modern Physics | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
Recommended: Students should take courses the summer before the Fall start of the semester.
UC: General Education Option C
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| BIOL-128 | History of Science | 3 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| World Art | ||
| History and Appreciation of Dance | ||
| History of Jazz and Blues | ||
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Wave Motion | 4 |
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics or U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| MATH-213 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5 |
| Units | 8 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| MATH-218 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHIL-101 | Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| CSIS-113A | C++ Programming - Level 1 | 3 |
| PHY-202 or PHY-203 | Electricity and Magnetism or Optics and Modern Physics | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| World Art | ||
| History and Appreciation of Dance | ||
| History of Jazz and Blues | ||
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL-150 | General Biology I | 4 |
| MATH-215 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHY-202 or PHY-203 | Electricity and Magnetism or Optics and Modern Physics | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) | ||
| Latinx/Chicanx Literature | ||
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Units | 15 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Total Units | 71 | |
Recommended: Students should take courses the summer before the Fall start of the semester.
NOTE: If the Student does not place into MATH-211 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I or CHEM-101 General Chemistry I, they will need to take MATH-110 Pre-Calculus and/or CHEM-100 Introduction to Chemistry in the Summer before starting this plan. Students encouraged to check with the counselor to see if Java would be preferred over C++ by transfer institution.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Wave Motion | 4 |
| PHY-202 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| or PHY-202H | Honors Electricity and Magnetism | |
| PHY-203 | Optics and Modern Physics | 4 |
| MATH-211 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH-212 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| or MATH-212H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | |
| MATH-213 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 5 |
| or MATH-213H | Honors Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | |
| Total Units | 25 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 25 | |
| CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern | 37-39 | |
Possible double counting: 7 units | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 CSU transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.S.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
- Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.
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