ADT in Physics
Physics, a natural science, is the scientific study of matter and energy and of the interaction between the two. This Associate Degree for Transfer in Physics (ADT) provides students with an understanding of the physical world, both conceptually and in the language of mathematics. The degree prepares students for pre-professional careers and for curriculum at four year institutions leading to a baccalaureate degree in areas such as physics, astrophysics, geophysics, mathematics, and engineering. Students who complete this degree will be guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system, and will be given priority admission to our local CSU campus.
A.S.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Physics A.S.-Transfer Degree will:
- Understand and apply fundamental physics principles conceptually and mathematically using the appropriate computational skills.
- Distinguish between scientific and non-scientific questions and methods by critically analyzing scientific information.
- Develop problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills and apply them in order to develop an understanding of interactions in the physical world.
- Think logically and coherently about technical/scientific issues in order to understand the complex problems involved in science and engineering and to gain an appreciation for the global social and political impact of scientific endeavors.
- Be adept at using computers for word processing, data acquisition and analysis, and/or web-based research as appropriate for each course. For laboratory courses, students will demonstrate fundamental aptitudes in the proper use of mechanical, electrical and/or other appropriate devices.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Code | Title | Units |
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Required courses: | ||
PHYS 201 | Physics A: Mechanics | 5 |
PHYS 202 | Physics B: Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism | 5 |
PHYS 203 | Physics C: Waves, Optics & Modern Physics | 5 |
MATH 190 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 |
MATH 191 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry ll | 5 |
MATH 210 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry lll | 5 |
Total Units | 30 |
3-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
Fall Term 1 | Units | |
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COUN 206 | Pathways to Careers in STEM | 3 |
MATH 175 | Pre-Calculus | 6 |
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
Units | 13 | |
Winter Term 1 | ||
ENGL 290 |
Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
Units | 3 | |
Spring Term 1 | ||
MATH 190 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry l | 5 |
CHEM 110 | Beginning General Chemistry | 5 |
ENGL 104 or ENGL 104H |
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
Units | 16 | |
Summer Term 1 | ||
ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or History of Rock and Roll or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
Units | 3 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
MATH 191 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry ll | 5 |
CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
PHYS 201 or PHYS 201H |
Physics A: Mechanics or Physics A: Mechanics - Honors |
5 |
Units | 15 | |
Winter Term 2 | ||
SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
Units | 3 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
MATH 210 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry lll | 5 |
CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
PHYS 202 or PHYS 203 |
Physics B: Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism or Physics C: Waves, Optics & Modern Physics |
5 |
Units | 15 | |
Summer Term 2 | ||
POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
Units | 3 | |
Fall Term 3 | ||
MATH 211 | Differential Equations | 5 |
CS 111 | Introduction to Programming Concepts and Design | 4 |
PHYS 210 | Introduction to Computational Physics | 1 |
PHYS 202 or PHYS 203 |
Physics B: Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism or Physics C: Waves, Optics & Modern Physics |
5 |
Units | 15 | |
Winter Term 3 | ||
BIOL 145 | Environmental Science | 3 |
Units | 3 | |
Spring Term 3 | ||
MATH 212 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 4 |
CS 225 | Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of the African-Americans to 1876 or History of the African-Americans since 1876 or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
Units | 13 | |
Total Units | 102 |
Career Opportunities
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