Title: Associate in Science in Physics 2.0 for Transfer
Award Type: Associate of Science (AS-T) Degree for Transfer
Effective Semester: 2026 Fall Semester
Description:

An Associate in Science in Physics 2.0 for Transfer is designed for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in Physics at a CSU or UC campus. An Associate in Science in Physics 2.0 for Transfer comprises a core set of introductory Physics and Mathematics courses that help students develop critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills, and establish conceptual frameworks for understanding physical phenomena. To earn the Associate of Science in Physics 2.0 for Transfer, students must complete a maximum of 66 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework, including the Cal-GETC requirements and 18 semester units within the major. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, including grades of C (or 'P') or higher in each course taken to fulfill the major. Local graduation requirements do not apply to the transfer degree. For more information on university admission and transfer requirements, students should consult with a counselor.

 

Term 1

Units: 15.0-17.0
Cal-GETC GE Area 1A
4.0
Cal-GETC GE Area 3A - Arts
3.0-5.0
Cal-GETC GE Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
3.0
MATH C2210
Calculus I: Early Transcendentals (Active)
5.0

Term 2

Units: 15.0
Cal-GETC GE Area 1B - Critical Thinking and Composition
3.0
Cal-GETC GE Area 3B - Humanities
3.0
MATH C2220
Calculus II: Early Transcendentals (Active)
5.0
PHYS 4A
Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Active)
4.0

Summer 

Units: 6.0
Cal-GETC GE Area 1C - Oral Communications
3.0
Cal-GETC GE Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
3.0

Term 3

Units: 13.0
MATH 6
Mathematical Analysis III (Active)
5.0
PHYS 4B
Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Active)
4.0
CSCI 40
Programming Concepts and Methodology I (Historical)
4.0

Term 4

Units: 15.0-18.0
Cal-GETC GE Area 5B - Biological Sciences
3.0-4.0
Cal-GETC GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies
3.0
PHYS 4C
Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Active)
4.0
Math 17 or MATH 7 and MATH 26 (Differential Equations and Linear Algebra)
5.0-7.0
MATH 17
Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (Active)
5.0
OR
MATH 7 and MATH 26
7.0
MATH 26
Elementary Linear Algebra (Active)
3.0
AND
MATH 7
Introduction to Differential Equations (Active)
4.0
Total: 64.0-69.0