# UCTP Physics (Program)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: STEM

Source: https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/program/uctp-physics-summer-2020

#### UCTP Physics

The Physics Associate in Science for UC Transfer (UCTP) is a degree for students interested in transferring to a University of California school as a major in physics. This major will provide students with a full two years of physics education as well as a strong foundation in math and chemistry. Students who complete this UCTP degree in physics will be guaranteed admission to the UC system with a minimum 3.5 GPA. To Achieve the Associate of Science: Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a ‘C’ or ‘P’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded an Associate of Science degree.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of and recognize the processes that explain physical phenomena.

-   2\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply the methodologies of science when approaching a physics problem.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to apply logical quantitative and qualitative reasoning in solving physics problems or analyzing arguments.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Physics Associate in Science for UCTP: Complete all of the following** | | 40 |
| CHEM B1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM B1B | General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis | 5 |
| MATH B6A | Analytic Geometry/Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH B6B | Analytic Geometry/Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH B6C | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH B6D | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH B6E | Elementary Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS B4A | Mechanics and Wave Motion | 4 |
| PHYS B4B | Heat, Electricity, Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS B4C | Optics and Modern Physics | 4 |