Physics
AS Physics · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orELCT 202 | Computer Methods for Engineers | |
| Total Units | 20 | |
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