Physics 2.0

Associate in Science for Transfer Degree Mathematics · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Summary

The Associate in Science in Physics 2.0 for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Physics or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.

NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

Award Notes: The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Physics 2.0 Program will be able to:

  1. 1. Clearly communicate scientific principles, experimental results, and their implications.
  2. Use proportional reasoning and graphical analysis to establish and analyze relationships between measured quantities
  3. Apply conceptual and mathematical tools to correctly predict the future state of physical systems.

Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
Course Required for Major34
PHYS 195Mechanics5
PHYS 196Electricity and Magnetism5
PHYS 197Waves, Optics and Modern Physics5
MATH 150Calculus with Analytic Geometry I5
MATH 151Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
MATH 252Calculus with Analytic Geometry III4
MATH 255Differential Equations3
MATH 254Introduction to Linear Algebra3
Select 4 units from the following:4
CISC 179Introduction to Python Programming4
CISC 190Java Programming4

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