Physics 2.0, Associate in Science for Transfer
Physics 2.0, Associate in Science for Transfer
Students who complete Physics courses will apply fundamental physical laws and equations describing physical phenomena to analyze both quantitatively and qualitatively specific problems in the physical universe; recognize, comprehend, and apply the similar principles in the various disciplines of physics, and critically evaluate and analyze observations and measurements through the use of accepted scientific methods and report the results in formal papers that conform to the style of modern scientific writing.
The Associate in Science in Physics 2.0 for Transfer Degree (AS-T in Physics 2.0) is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in Physics, or a "similar" major at a CSU campus. Each CSU campus determines which of the degrees it offers are “similar” and can be completed with the preparation included in the AS-T in Physics 2.0. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to the CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage and seek guidance from a Moorpark College counselor. Students completing the AS-T in Physics 2.0 degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not necessarily to a particular CSU campus or major.
The degree satisfies the transfer requirements for most University of California (UC) campuses though does not guarantee admission into the UC system.
To earn an AS-T in Physics 2.0 degree, students must:
1) Complete a minimum of 66 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU), including both of the following:
a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
b. The required coursework for the AS-T in Physics 2.0 degree as listed in the Moorpark College catalog.
2) Complete all courses in the major and Cal-GETC with a grade of “C” or better or “P” if the course is taken on a "pass-no-pass" basis. Even though a “Pass/Credit" grade is allowed, it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C). Note: the UC system allows a maximum of 14 semester (21 quarter) units of courses graded "Pass/No Pass" (Credit/No Credit) toward the 60 transferable semester units required for transfer admission.
3) Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
4) Complete 12 semester units within the district.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AS-T in Physics 2.0 degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor to obtain more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
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REQUIRED CORE COURSES: Complete the following courses | ||
PHYS M20A | Mechanics of Solids and Fluids | 4 |
PHYS M20AL | Mechanics of Solids and Fluids Laboratory | 1 |
PHYS M20B | Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism | 4 |
PHYS M20BL | Thermodynamics, Electricity, and Magnetism Laboratory | 1 |
PHYS M20C | Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics | 4 |
PHYS M20CL | Wave Motion, Optics, and Modern Physics Laboratory | 1 |
MATH M25A | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
or MATH M25AH | Honors: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | |
MATH M25B | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
or MATH M25BH | Honors: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | |
MATH M25C | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 5 |
MATH M31 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
MATH M35 | Applied Differential Equations | 3 |
CS M125 | Programming Concepts and Methodology I | 3 |
Total Units for the Major | 39 |
Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
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Total Units for Major | 39 | |
Cal-GETC Pattern | 34 | |
Double-Counted Units | 7 | |
Elective Units | 0 | |
Total Units for the AS-T Degree | 66 |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- discern between relevant and irrelevant evidence, formulate appropriate hypotheses, and distinguish between experiments to determine which one(s) leads to an appropriate conclusion.
- analyze mechanical systems.
- analyze systems involving thermodynamics and electricity and magnetism.
- analyze problems from mechanics, electricity magnetism, modern physics, optics, and thermodynamics and will be able to recognize and apply equations to solve the problems.