Physics - Associate of Science Degree

Length of completion: 24 months total (4 semesters / 2 academic years, full-time at 12 units per semester)

Major/Program Requirements

Career and Academic Pathways

Required Courses:

PHYSIC 250College Physics I

4.00

PHYSIC 251College Physics II

4.00

PHYSIC 252College Physics III

4.00

CHEM 150General Chemistry I

5.00

CHEM 151General Chemistry II

5.00

MATH C2210Calculus I: Early Transcendentals

4.00

MATH C2220Calculus II: Early Transcendentals

4.00

MATH 252Multivariable Calculus

5.00

Recommended Courses:

MATH 266Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations

4.00

Total Credit Hours: 35.00

Lower division requirements for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in this field may differ from associate degree requirements. Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring. See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

  • Demonstrate general knowledge of the scientific concepts as appropriate for courses in physics.
  • Display critical thinking skills by applying their general knowledge of the scientific concepts in courses in physics.
  • Establish critical thinking skills by solving mathematical problems as appropriate for courses in physics.
  • Exhibit basic laboratory skills and write a well-organized and information lab report as appropriate for courses in physics.