Physics
Physics
The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer degree provides a foundation in physics and mathematics for students planning to transfer into a baccalaureate program in Physics. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Physics guarantees student acceptance to a local California State University to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Physics.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Apply appropriate physical laws and mathematical techniques to analyze various physical situations
- Perform various scientific experiments and to analyze data to check agreement with theoretical predictions
PHYSICS
*For first term Math course please see MyPortal for your proper placement or see a counselor if you have AP scores of 3 or higher.
| Term 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| Art History 6/6H, Music 19, Dance 6/6H or Theater Arts 3 | 3 |
| English C1000/C1000H | 4 |
| Math 36* | 4 |
| Political Science C1000/C1000H | 3 |
| Term 2 | Units |
|---|---|
| English 1B or 1BH | 4 |
| Communication Studies C1000/C1000H, 6 or 9 | 3 |
| Math 10 | 5 |
| Term 3 | Units |
|---|---|
| Anthropology 2 or Sociology 1 or 2 or 12 | 3 |
| History 15 | 3 |
| Math 1A | 4 |
| Physics 4A | 4 |
| Term 4 | Units |
|---|---|
| Guidance 46 | 1 |
| History 1 or 2 | 3 |
| Math 1B | 4 |
| Physics 4B | 4 |
53-64 units
| Term 5 | Units |
|---|---|
| Math 1C | 4 |
| Physics 4C | 4 |
| Psychology C1000/C1000H | 3 |
| Elective | 1 |
65-75+ units
| Term 6 | Units |
|---|---|
| Biology 18 or 19 | 3 |
| Foreign Language (or two years of high school foreign language) | 4-5 |
| Physics 4D | 4 |
Associate in Science for Transfer Degree
The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the above major requirements and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements and with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better (or a 'P' if taken as Pass/No Pass).
Milestones
- Complete English C1000 (transfer-level English)
- Complete 1st year of Calculus (MAT 1A and MAT 1B)
- Apply to Universities (CSU/UC application period Oct 1-Nov 30)
- Apply for ADT degree by beginning of spring term before transfer
- Complete RCC Graduation application (during your last term)
- Meet with your Counselor to Complete your Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Complete FAFSA (Oct 1st - Mar 2nd for priority)
- Meet with Geography Faculty Advisor for career opportunities
- Meet with your Counselor to update SEP (every semester)
- Meet with your Counselor for pre-graduation check
- Research Potential Clubs on Campus
- Participate in tutoring, student success workshops or supplemental instruction
- Visit the Career Center for Internship opportunities
- Research transfer institutions
- Attend Transfer workshops and Transfer Fair
- Participate in an internship/ job shadowing
- Participate in a research activity (meet with Faculty Advisor)
Careers for Physics Majors
Salaries Range : $48,944 - $147,211
- Theoretical Physicist
- Research Physicist
- Astrophysicist
- Nuclear Physicist
- Accelerator Physicist
- Optical Physicist
- Engineer