# Physics (AS)

Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Physics

Source: https://catalog.vvc.edu/degrees-certificates/physics/physics-as/

**State Control Number:** 38197  
**Program Code:** PHYS.VVCGE.AS or PHYS.CALGETC.AS  
**Program Length:** 24 months  
**Approved for Federal Financial Aid:** Yes

The 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.

### Requirements

To earn this degree, complete all of the following graduation requirements:

-   60 minimum degree-applicable units (including a maximum 4 units of activity) and 12 degree-applicable units through VVC;
-   the major coursework with "C" grades or higher;
-   the VVC General Education (plus American Institutions and Kinesiology Competencies) or CalGETC pattern; and
-   2.0 minimum overall degree-applicable GPA.

Courses 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.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| PHYS 201 | Engineering Physics I-Mechanics | 4.0 |
| PHYS 202 | Engineering Physics II - Fluids, Sound, and Thermodynamics | 4.0 |
| PHYS 203 | Engineering Physics III Electricity and Magnetism | 4.0 |
| PHYS 204 | Engineering Physics IV-Optics and Modern Physics | 4.0 |
| PHYS 210 | Computer Methods for Engineers | 4.0 |
| or ELCT 202 | Computer Methods for Engineers |  |
| **Total Units** | | **20** |

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