Physics
Associate in Arts Mathematics · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Arts
The associate degree program in physics prepares students to begin upper-division work leading to a baccalaureate degree in physics or engineering physics. It also provides some of the support courses required for the baccalaureate degree.
The graduate of the Associate in Arts in Physics will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental laws of Physics and physical terminology.
- Apply physical principles to solve a variety of simple problems.
- Demonstrate the proper use of physical apparatus for testing and observing physical theories.
- Write Scientific reports on a given experiment indicating the significance of the experiment and the degree to which the results verify a principle or law.
- Analyze complex problems to identify single principle components, and synthesize solutions from multiple concepts.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 30 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (30 units): | 30 | |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| CHEM 151 | General Chemistry 2 | 5 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| PHYS 161 | Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 162 | Engineering Physics 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 163 | Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| Recommended electives: | 9 | |
| MATH 183 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 184 | Linear Algebra/Differential Equations | 5 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 30 | |