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Physics – AS-T Degree
Why start your Physics education at Coastline?
Coastline College offers top-notch instruction and innovative classroom experiences so our Physics students are prepared to transfer into bachelor degree programs. Students majoring in Physics are provided a foundation in the fundamentals of Physics which they can later enter related fields like Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Engineering. Our program encourages the exploration of the world through calculus and calculus-based courses.
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Gain hands-on experience with the newest developments in the field. Our students collaborate with renowned professors to solve real-world problems.
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At Coastline, you have the great opportunity to build a foundation in Physics by taking relevant courses that will transfer to a four-year school. Your bachelor degree can be a few courses away.
Physics
Associate of Science Degree for Transfer
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Physics is an attempt to understand natural phenomena and is fundamental to related fields such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and engineering. The goal of the physics program is to develop students' understanding and analysis of the physical world through mathematical techniques involving qualitative and quantitative reasoning. It is strongly recommended that all physics majors take a course in linear algebra and differential equations such as MATH C285 in addition to the degree requirements, but this cannot be included as a requirement due to unit limitations.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe major concepts and theoretical principles as applied to physics.
- 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.
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Program Courses
Requirements for the Major
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Students will complete all of the following:
Course ID Name Units PHYS C185 Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics 4.0 PHYS C280 Calculus Based Physics: Electricity and Magnetism 4.0 PHYS C285 Calculus Based Physics: Modern 4.0 MATH C180 Calculus 1 5.0 MATH C185 Calculus 2 5.0 MATH C280 Calculus 3 5.0 Total Required for the Major 27.0 CSU General Education or IGETC pattern: 37-39 units
Transfer Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units
Course Group Units Total for Degree 60.0