The Associate in Science in Physics 2.0 for Transfer (AS-T) degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Physics and Physics Education majors at a CSU campus that offers a Physics baccalaureate degree.
Physics will prepare those students interested in laying a foundation for further study and for a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics and Physics Education. Since physics is the most basic of sciences, this degree will also satisfy the lower division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate degrees including Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| Select one: MATH 190 / MATH 190H (Cal-GETC 2)M | 4.0 | |
MATH 190 - Calculus I (4.0 units) Prerequisite:MATH 180 or MATH 185 or appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures) This course is designed for students planning to pursue programs in engineering, mathematics, computer science, and physical sciences. It is the first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable, and covers functions, limits and continuity, the techniques and applications of differentiation and integration, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. MATH 190H - Calculus I Honors (4.0 units) Prerequisite:ENGL C1000 and MATH 185 or MATH 180 or appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures) This course is designed for students planning to pursue programs in engineering, mathematics, computer science, and physical sciences. It is the first course in differential and integral calculus of a single variable, and covers functions, limits and continuity, the techniques and applications of differentiation and integration, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
| ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ENGL 101) (Cal-GETC 1A)GE | 3.5 | |
ENGL C1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ENGL 101) (3.5 units) (Formerly ENGL 001A, ENGL 101) Prerequisite:Placement as determined by the college’s multiple measures assessment process. In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. | ||
| Cal-GETC 3A - ArtsGE | 3.0† | |
† some classes may have higher units. Select one: | ||
| CIT 111 - Introduction to ProgrammingGE | 3.0 | |
CIT 111 - Introduction to Programming (3.0 units) (Formerly CIT 097) Advisory:CIT 101; It is advised that students have a knowledge of elementary algebra concepts. This course is for students who want to develop the problem-solving abilities required to work in the computer field. Programming concepts are discussed through a variety of techniques including hierarchy diagrams, flow-charting, data diagrams, and pseudocode. The course will also include information on integrated development environments (IDEs). | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 13.5† | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| MATH 191 - Calculus IIM | 4.0 | |
MATH 191 - Calculus II (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 190 or MATH 190H This semester-long course continues the study of calculus begun in MATH 190. The course includes techniques of integration, improper integrals, anti-derivatives, applications of the definite integral, differential equations, Taylor polynomials, series, polar equations, and parametric equations. This course is the second course of the calculus sequence required of all engineering, physics, and mathematics majors. | ||
| PHY 211 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I (Cal-GETC 5A & 5C)M | 4.0 | |
PHY 211 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I (4.0 units) (Formerly PHY 201) Prerequisite:MATH 190 or MATH 190H This course is the first of a three-semester sequence designed for students transferring to four-year institutions with majors in the sciences and engineering. Topics covered include kinematics, dynamics, energy, work, momentum, and conservation principles. | ||
| Cal-GETC 3B - HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
† some classes may have higher units. Select one: | ||
| Cal-GETC 6 - Ethnic StudiesGE | 3.0 | |
Select one: | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 14.0† | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| Cal-GETC 1B - Critical Thinking and CompositionGE | 3.0† | |
† some classes may have higher units. Select one: | ||
| Select one: POLS C1000 / POLS C1000H (Cal-GETC 4)EL | 3.0 | |
POLS C1000 - American Government and Politics (formerly POLS 110) (3.0 units) (Formerly POLS 110, 002) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. POLS C1000H - American Government and Politics - Honors (formerly POLS 110H) (3.0 units) (Formerly POLYS 110H, POLS 110H) Advisory: ENGL C1000 This is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. This is an honors course. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 6.0† | |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| MATH 250 - Calculus IIIM | 4.0 | |
MATH 250 - Calculus III (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 191 This course involves a study of functions of two or more variables using the principles of calculus, vector analysis, and parametric equations. Also included is a study of solid regions using partial differentiation, vector analysis, and multiple integration, as well as a study of vector calculus topics including line and surface integrals, Green’s theorem, Stokes’ theorem, and the divergence theorem. This is the third course of the calculus sequence required for engineering, physics, and mathematics majors. | ||
| PHY 212 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - IIM | 4.0 | |
PHY 212 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - II (4.0 units) (Formerly PHY 203) Prerequisite: PHY 211, MATH 191 This course is the second of a three-semester sequence designed for students transferring to four-year institutions with majors in the sciences and engineering. Topics covered include kinematics, dynamics, energy, work, momentum, and conservation principles. | ||
| US HISTORY (Cal-GETC 4)GE | 3.0 | |
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| CIT 127 - Python Programming IGE | 3.0 | |
CIT 127 - Python Programming I (3.0 units) Prerequisite:CIT 111 This course is an introduction to the discipline of computer science, with a focus on the design and implementation of algorithms to solve simple problems using Python. Topics include fundamental programming constructs, problem-solving strategies, debugging techniques, declaration models, and an overview of procedural and object-oriented programming languages. Students learn to design, implement, test, and debug algorithms using pseudocode and Python. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 14.0 | |
| 4th Semester | ||
| PHY 213 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - IIIM | 4.0 | |
PHY 213 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers - III (4.0 units) (Formerly PHY 202) Prerequisite: PHY 211 and MATH 191 This course is the first of a three-semester sequence designed for students transferring to four-year institutions with majors in the sciences and engineering. Topics covered include electric fields, electric potential, current, circuits, magnetic fields, Gauss' law, Ampere's law, Maxwell's equations, induction, and electromagnetic waves. | ||
| Select one: MATH 251 / MATH 270 / MATH 260 M | 4.0† | |
MATH 251 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (5.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 191 This course is an introduction to ordinary differential equations and linear algebra, and is designed for STEM majors who do not need separate courses in linear algebra and differential equations. Topics in this course include first order ordinary differential equations, including separable, linear, homogeneous of degree zero, Bernoulli, and exact equations with applications and numerical methods; solutions to higher order differential equations using undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, and power series, with applications; solutions to linear and non-linear systems of differential equations, including numerical solutions; matrix algebra, solutions of linear systems of equations, and determinants; vector spaces, including the Gram-Schmidt procedure; and linear transformations, kernel and range, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, and symmetric matrices. MATH 270 - Differential Equations (4.0 units) (Formerly MATH 007) Prerequisite: MATH 250 This course covers ordinary differential equations with applications in the physical and social sciences. It includes a study of linear and nonlinear first-order differential equations, linear higher order differential equations, systems of differential equations, the power series solution of differential equations, and Laplace transforms. The course is a continuation of MATH 190, MATH 191, and MATH 250, and is required for all Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics majors. MATH 260 - Linear Algebra (4.0 units) Prerequisite: MATH 191 This course is an introductory study of linear algebra with applications to problems in the physical and social sciences. It includes the solution of systems of linear equations, matrix algebra with inverses, determinants, vectors and vector spaces, linear transformations, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors, orthogonality and diagonalization. This course is required for engineering, physics, computer science and mathematics majors. | ||
| Cal-GETC 5B - Biological ScienceGE | 3.0† | |
† some classes may have higher units. Select one: | ||
| Cal-GETC 1C - Oral CommunicationGE | 3.0 | |
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| Total Semester Units: | 14.0† | |
| Total Units for Physics 2.0 AS-T program | 61.5† | |
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| † | Some classes may have higher units |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
| GE | General Education course |
| EL | Elective Course |
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