# Physics (AS-T Degree)

Berkeley City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Science

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##### Program Description

The Associate of Science Degree for Transfer (AS-T) in Physics is designed to prepare students for upper division study in Physics and related fields.

This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in the field of Physics or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus.  Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.  Students who complete an ADT and transfer to a similar major at a CSU are guaranteed a pathway to finish their baccalaureate degrees in 60 semester or 90 quarter units.

To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:

-   60 units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
-   A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
-   A grade of “C” or "P" or better in all courses required for the major
-   A minimum of 18 semester units in the major
-   The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

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##### Career Opportunities

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This program provides a sequential course of study that prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions with a Physics major or acquisition of Physics proficiency necessary for career fields that emphasize the value of familiarity with Physics. This program prepares students for entry level Physics lab positions. Physics graduates at the bachelor’s level are qualified for employment by industry or government in a variety of technical positions. They also frequently enter graduate programs to pursue advanced degrees in Physics or Engineering.

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##### Learning Outcome(s)

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1.  Apply appropriate physical principles and use appropriate mathematical techniques to analyze a given real world physical problem.
2.  Use algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to set up mathematical descriptions of physical systems and to calculate measurable quantities that provide an understanding of the physical environment in terms of the concepts listed in the program content.
3.  Demonstrate basic experimental knowledge including experimental design, data analysis including error analysis, and interpretation of laboratory results.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 30 |
| PHYS 4A | General Physics with Calculus | 5 |
| PHYS 4B | General Physics with Calculus | 5 |
| PHYS 4C | General Physics with Calculus | 5 |
| MATH 3A | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 3B | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 3C | Calculus III | 5 |