PHYSICS 2.0
Associate Degree for Transfer Mathematics · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
**PHYSICS 2.0
Associate in Science for Transfer**
Description
The Associate in Science in Physics 2.0 for Transfer (AS-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Physics and Physics Education majors at a CSU campus that offers a Physics baccalaureate degree.
This degree will prepare those students interested in laying a foundation for further study and for a bachelor’s degree in Physics and Physics Education. Since physics is the most basic of sciences, this degree will also satisfy some of the lower division requirements for a variety of baccalaureate degrees including Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science.
In addition to the courses listed below, the following requirements must be met for completion of the AS-T Degree in Physics 2.0:
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
- Completion of the major with a grade of “C” or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department or Transfer Center for the courses accepted into the Physics major at the CSU where they seek transfer.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 190 | Calculus I | 4 |
| orMATH 190H | Calculus I Honors | 4 |
| MATH 191 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 250 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 251 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 5 |
| orMATH 270 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 260 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| CIT 127 | Python Programming I | 3 |
| PHY 211 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers - I | 4 |
| PHY 212 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers - II | 4 |
| PHY 213 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers - III | 4 |
| Cal-GETC Pattern (units will vary) Transferable Electives as needed to reach 60 transferable units DEGREE TOTAL 60 units | ||
| Total | 32-35 | |