The associate degree program in physics prepares students to begin upper-division work leading to a baccalaureate degree in physics or engineering physics. It also provides some of the support courses required for the baccalaureate degree.
The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.
★ Program Requirement GE General Education E Elective
Fall Year 1
Semester Units: 13.0
CHEM 150
General Chemistry 1
★
5.0
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing
★
4.0
MATH C2210
Calculus I: Early Transcendentals
★
4.0
Spring Year 1
Semester Units: 14.0
CHEM 151
General Chemistry 2
★
5.0
MATH C2220
Calculus II: Early Transcendentals
★
4.0
PHYS 161
Engineering Physics 1
★
4.0
STEM 100
Success Strategies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
★
1.0
Summer Year 2
Semester Units: 6.0
AHC GE Area 1B: Communication and Critical Thinking
GE
3.0
AHC GE Area 4B: American History and Government
GE
3.0
Fall Year 2
Semester Units: 12.0-15.0
HED 100
Social and Personal Health & Wellness
★
3.0
PHYS 163
Engineering Physics 3
★
4.0
AHC GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities
GE
2.0-5.0
AHC GE Area 4A: Social and Behavioral Sciences
GE
3.0
Spring Year 2
Semester Units: 13.5-15.0
PHYS 162
Engineering Physics 2
★
4.0
AHC GE Area 5: Natural Sciences
GE
3.0-4.0
AHC GE Area 6: Ethnic Studies
GE
3.0
AHC Grad Req: Health & Wellness - Physical Activity
GE
0.5-1.0
AHC ELECTIVE (any 100, 300, or 1000 level course)
E
3.0
Any 100-Level Course
Total Units: 58.5-63.0