Physics Associate of Science Degree | Academic Catalog
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2025-2026 Edition
To graduate with a specialization in Physics, students must complete the following required courses plus the general breadth requirements for the Associate Degree (minimum total = 60 units).
Course List
Code
Title
Units
Required Courses:
PHYSIC 202
Physics I
PHYSIC 203
Physics II
PHYSIC 204
Physics III
PHYSIC 210
Modern Physics
MATH 250
Single Variable Calculus I
MATH 251
Single Variable Calculus II
MATH 252
Multivariable Calculus
Total Units
29
Course List
Code
Title
Units
Recommended Courses:
CHEM 150
General Chemistry I
CHEM 151
General Chemistry II
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following General Education (GE) patterns:
SBVC General Education and Graduation Requirements
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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