Physics Associate of Science Degree

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	4
PHYSIC 203	Physics II	4
PHYSIC 204	Physics III	4
PHYSIC 210	Modern Physics	4
MATH 250	Single Variable Calculus I	4
MATH 251	Single Variable Calculus II	4
MATH 252	Multivariable Calculus	5
Total Units		29

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Recommended Courses:
CHEM 150	General Chemistry I	5
CHEM 151	General Chemistry II	5

To earn an SBVC Associate Degree students must complete one of the following  general education patterns:

SBVC GE requirements

CSU GE requirements

IGETC requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate general knowledge of physical concepts and principles appropriate for lower division courses in physics.
2. Apply critical thinking skills and physical methods in solving problems appropriate for lower division physics courses.
3. 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.