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  "college": "victor-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Physics",
  "id": "physics--physics-as",
  "name": "Physics",
  "award": "AS",
  "department": "physics",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/physics/physics-as/",
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      "markdown": "**State Control Number:** 38197  \n**Program Code:** PHYS.VVCGE.AS or PHYS.CALGETC.AS  \n**Program Length:** 24 months  \n**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes\n\nThe Associate in Science in Physics prepares students for transfer in the fields of Physics, Mathematics, Engineering (all disciplines), Physical and/or Natural Sciences, and Computer Science. It is a good start for students majoring in the above mentioned disciplines."
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      "markdown": "### Requirements\n\nTo earn this degree, complete all of the following graduation requirements:\n\n-   60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity) and 12 degree-applicable units through VVC;\n-   the major coursework with \"C\" grades or higher;\n-   the VVC General Education (plus American Institutions and Kinesiology Competencies) or CalGETC pattern; and\n-   2.0 minimum overall degree-applicable GPA.\n\nCourses may be double-counted in the major, general education, and/or competencies. Courses counted towards one AA/AS major may be used in another AA/AS major."
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          "text": "Required Courses"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 201",
          "title": "Engineering Physics I-Mechanics",
          "units": "4.0",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 202",
          "title": "Engineering Physics II - Fluids, Sound, and Thermodynamics",
          "units": "4.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 203",
          "title": "Engineering Physics III Electricity and Magnetism",
          "units": "4.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 204",
          "title": "Engineering Physics IV-Optics and Modern Physics",
          "units": "4.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PHYS 210",
          "title": "Computer Methods for Engineers",
          "units": "4.0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ELCT 202",
          "title": "Computer Methods for Engineers",
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        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "20"
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    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Map\n\n#### Suggested Plan of Study\n\nCareer, salary, and labor market data information."
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