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2025-2026 Edition
The Associate of Science for Transfer (AS-T) in Physics provides students with a deep understanding of the world around them. This degree provides students with transfer preparation and pre-professional training. The AS-T in Physics explores with finding and using the rules that govern everything—from the smallest pieces of the atom to the various collections of atoms—molecules, balls, planets, stars, and more---that compose the myriad contents of the universe. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals.
The Associate in Science for Transfer (AA-T) degree is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the AS-T are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn this Physics AA-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:
Completion of the following major requirements with a minimum grade of "C" (or "P").
Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), which requires a minimum of 34 units; and
Completion of a minimum 60 Cal-GETC transferrable semester units with a minimum “C”  grade required in each course. A “C” is defined as a minimum of 2.0 grade points on a 4.0 scale.
Students planning on transferring to a four-year institution and major in Physics should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
Course List
Code
Title
Units
Required Courses:
CS 190
Programming in C++
MATH 250
Single Variable Calculus I
MATH 251
Single Variable Calculus II
MATH 252
Multivariable Calculus
MATH 265
Linear Algebra
MATH 266
Ordinary Differential Equations
PHYSIC 202
Physics I
PHYSIC 203
Physics II
PHYSIC 204
Physics III
Course List
Code
Title
Units
Major Total
37
Total Units That May Be Double Counted
General Education (Cal-GETC) Units
34
Elective Units
0-2
Total Units (Maximum)
66
See Section on Degree, Certificate, and Transfer Information for additional information on the Associate Degrees for Transfer.
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) students must complete the following General Education (GE) pattern:
Cal-GETC - California General Education Transfer Curriculum
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate general knowledge of physical concepts and principles appropriate for lower division courses in physics.
Apply critical thinking skills and physical methods in solving problems appropriate for lower division physics courses.
Demonstrate standard laboratory skills and techniques appropriate for lower division courses in physics, as well as communicate concepts and results through well-organized lab reports.
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