The Associate of Science in Applied Physics (AS in Applied Physics) program supports students wishing to transfer whose academic pathways include a variety of physics-related degrees or students who wish to grow in their critical thinking and analytical abilities of concepts that are present in Physics or other disciplines.
Major Core Requirements (34 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS004A | Engineering Physics - Mechanics | 5 units |
| PHYS004B | Engineering Physics - Electricity and Magnetism | 5 units |
| PHYS004C | Engineering Physics - Light, Heat, and Waves | 5 units |
| Select one: MATH003A MATH003AH | Calculus and Analytical Geometry Honors Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 5 units 5 units |
| Select one: MATH003B MATH003BH | Calculus and Analytical Geometry Honors Calculus and Analytical Geometry | 5 units 5 units |
| MATH004A | Intermediate Calculus | 5 units |
| Select one: MATH004B MATH004C | Differential Equations Linear Algebra | 4 units 4 units |
Major Electives (3-5 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASTR020 | Family of the Sun | 4 units |
| ASTR021 | Lifestyles of the Stars | 4 units |
| CHEM001A | General Chemistry | 5 units |
| CHEM001AH | Honors General Chemistry | 5 units |
| CIST004A | Computer Programming I (C++ Programming) | 4 units |
| CIST005A | Introduction to Python | 4 units |
| ENGR021 | Intro Computing for Scientists and Engineers | 3 units |
| ENGR025 | Introduction to Materials | 3 units |
| ENGR098 | Circuit Analysis | 4 units |
| GEOL001A | Physical Geology | 4 units |
| OCEA010 | Introduction to Oceanography | 4 units |
Total Major Units: 37-39 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Completion of WVC, CSU-Breadth, or IGETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the CSU-Breadth or IGETC General Education pattern.
- Complete additional degree applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.