# Physics (A.S. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Physics

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36148/34946/35857

Program Code: SAC.PHYS.AS

Program Control Number: 04244

The associate degree curriculum in physics prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate, and then into careers in applied physics, research and development, and/or as
assistant research scientists.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Students will develop communication via coherent and succinct scientific writing, creative and critical thought for problem solving, and technological competence in the use of computerized sensors, software, and programming for scientific purposes.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Course** | | 24 |
| PHYS 217 | Engineering Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 227 | Engineering Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 237 | Engineering Physics III | 4 |
| MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH C2220 | Calculus II: Early Transcendentals | 4 |
| MATH 280 | Intermediate Calculus | 4 |
| **Total** | | **24** |