Physics, Associate of Arts or Science (AA/AS)
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Program Overview
Physics, Associate of Arts or Science (AA/AS)
Overview
Physics is the foundation discipline which must be incorporated into the education of anyone preparing for a career in engineering, or science. It is equally true for the non-scientist having the responsibility to make meaningful decisions in society — the citizen in politics, the business person or social scientist who deals with problems of a society strongly linked to technology based on application of physical principles. A truly educated person preparing for life in the 21st century can hardly afford not to be aware of the statements of contemporary physics.
Requirements
- Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F)
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
Course List
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 155 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 156 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CS 105 | Theory and Practice I | 3-4 |
| or CS 107 | Computer Architecture and Organization | |
| or CS 137 | C Programming | |
| or CS 140 | Object-Oriented Programming Using C++ | |
| MATH 150 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MATH 160 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 5 |
| MATH 200 | Multivariable Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH 210 | Linear Algebra 1 | 4 |
| MATH 220 | Differential Equations 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 121 | Mechanics Of Solids And Fluids | 5 |
| PHYS 122 | Electricity and Magnetism | 5 |
| PHYS 123 | Heat, Light and Modern Physics | 5 |
| Total Units | 50.00-51.00 |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency, both conceptually and mathematically with calculus, in solving static and dynamic mechanical problems involving both solids and fluids.
- Demonstrate proficiency, both conceptually and mathematically with calculus, in solving mechanical wave problems.
- Demonstrate proficiency, both conceptually and mathematically with calculus, in solving thermodynamic problems.
- Demonstrate proficiency, both conceptually and mathematically with calculus, in solving electric, magnetic and electromagnetic problems.
- Demonstrate proficiency, both conceptually and mathematically with calculus, in solving ray and wave optics problems.
- Demonstrate proficiency, both conceptually and mathematically with calculus, in solving modern physics problems.
- Demonstrate proficiency in construction and assembly of experimental apparatuses; conduct and analyze measurements of physical phenomena; assess experimental uncertainty; make meaningful comparisons between experiment and theory; and interpret results.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.