# Physics (Associate in Science for Transfer)

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Mathematics

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**Award Type:** Associate in Science for Transfer

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Physics will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Physics or Engineering Physics.

**Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements**

Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:

1.  Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
2.  A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
3.  Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
4.  Minimum grade of C (or P grade if taken on a pass/no pass basis) for each course in the major.

The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.

**The graduate of the Associate in Science for Transfer in Physics will:**

1.  Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental laws of physics and physical terminology.
2.  Apply physical principles to solve a variety of simple problems.
3.  Demonstrate the proper use of physical apparatus for testing and observing physical theories.
4.  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.
5.  Analyze complex problems to identify single principle components and synthesize from multiple concepts.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **A major of 24 units is required for the degree.** | |  |
| **Required core courses (24 units):** | | 24 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH 183 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHYS 161 | Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 162 | Engineering Physics 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 163 | Engineering Physics 3 | 4 |
| **Electives** | | 9 |
| **Elective units required for Physics AA-T: 9** | |  |
| **General Education** | | 27 |
| **Complete the following: California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All courses must be UC transferable) Double Counting: Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 7 units. Complete additional CSU transferable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 9 units. Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferable courses.** | |  |
| **Total** | | **60** |