Physics

Associate in Science

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The Physics program prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions for continued study in the areas of physics, mathematics, engineering and other physics-related fields. Physics includes a wide variety of disciplines and specializations, ranging from very practical, technology-driven fields to the study of the fundamental laws and structure of the universe.

Required Core: (36.5 units) Units

Course	Units
MATH 1 (Calculus I)	5
MATH 2 (Calculus II)	5
MATH 3 (Multivariable Calculus)	5
MATH 5 (Ordinary Differential Equations)	3.5
PHYS 1A (General Physics I)	5
PHYS 1B (General Physics II)	5
PHYS 1C (General Physics III)	5
PHYS 1D (General Physics IV)	3

 

Program-Based GEᅀ: (3.5 Units)

Course	Units
MATH 7 (Elementary Linear Algebra)	3.5

 

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units in the Major	36.5

Units

Units Category	Units
General Education Pattern	Total Units Required
AS	60
CSU GE-B	68.5
IGETC (CSU)	66.5

ᅀRequired if a student uses the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Science (AS) Degree

The Associate Degree is conferred upon those students who complete the required 60 or more semester units of the degree pattern with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better, of which 12 units must be earned at Las Positas College. In addition, students must complete a General Education pattern in order to earn a degree: see the Las Positas College General Education Pattern for Associate of Science (AS) Degree, California State University General Education-Breadth, or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units are degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.