The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer (A.S.-T) prepares students to transfer in to the CSU system leading to a baccalaureate degree in Physics. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the A.S.-T degree also provides guaranteed admission to the CSU system, although does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or major. See Associate Degrees for Transfer for a list of additional requirements for all associate in arts for transfer (A.A.-T) and associate in science for transfer (A.S.-T) degrees. In addition to the A.S-T degree requirements, students are encouraged to complete additional courses, that may be articulated as major preparation, prior to transfer. Some typical courses that may be articulated are Mathematics 287, Mathematics 290, Chemistry 219, and Computer Science 120. While these additional courses are not required for this degree, they will better prepare students for upper-division Physics coursework at a CSU. Upon completion of the A.S-T, students will become grounded in the fundamental physical laws as well as quantitative and analytical reasoning. Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree in Physics, students may then move in to careers in applied physics, education, and/or as assistant research scientists.

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Students will develop communication via coherent and succinct scientific writing, creative and critical thought for problem-solving, and technological competence in the use of computerized sensors, software, and programming for scientific purposes.