Physics 2.0
Associate in Science for Transfer Degree Mathematics · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer 2.0 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:
- Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
- Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Physics 2.0 Program will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon using scientific theory.
- Solve problems related to concepts in the physical sciences.
- Visualize important physical features of given physical phenomenon.
- Interpret scientific results collected by others and/or assess the validity of results collected in a physical science laboratory.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 34 | |
| PHYS 195 | Mechanics | 5 |
| PHYS 196 | Electricity and Magnetism | 5 |
| PHYS 197 | Waves, Optics and Modern Physics | 5 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 5 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 4 |
| MATH 254 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 255 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| SELECT ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING: | 4 | |
| CISC 179 | Introduction to Python Programming | 4 |
| CISC 190 | Java Programming | 4 |