The Associate in Science in Physics for UC Transfer Pathway (AS-UCTP in Physics) is a 64-68 unit program that provides students with the lower division coursework required for transfer to a UC institution for the major in Physics. Students must complete the following requirements: 1. 64-68 semester or 96-102 quarter UC-transferable units; 2. the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern; a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district; 3. obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5; 4. earn a grade of B or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Required Core (48 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM001A | General Chemistry | 5 units |
| CHEM001B | General Chemistry | 5 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 Analytic 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 |
| MATH004B | Differential Equations | 4 units |
| MATH004C | Linear Algebra | 4 units |
Total Major Units: 48 units
To be awarded an Associate Degree for UC Transfer, a student must:
- Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements.
- Complete the 16-20 units of required IGETC General Education courses listed in the catalog for this program. The remaining IGETC General Education courses can be completed at the transfer University of California campus.
Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all UC-transferable work. Students are required to complete the degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in UC transferable coursework to obtain a guarantee of admission to the University of California system.