Physics is the foundation discipline which must be incorporated into the education of anyone preparing for a career in engineering, or science. It is equally true for the non-scientist having the responsibility to make meaningful decisions in society — the citizen in politics, the business person or social scientist who deals with problems of a society strongly linked to technology based on application of physical principles. A truly educated person preparing for life in the 21st century can hardly afford not to be aware of the statements of contemporary physics.

Associate Degree Graduation Requirements

Complete all of the following:

1. All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).
2. One of the following General Education options:
   1. OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR
   2. OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern
3. A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).
4. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.
5. A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.

1. Demonstrate proficiency, both conceptually and mathematically with calculus, in solving static and dynamic mechanical problems involving both solids and fluids.
2. Demonstrate proficiency, both conceptually and mathematically with calculus, in solving mechanical wave problems.
3. Demonstrate proficiency, both conceptually and mathematically with calculus, in solving thermodynamic problems.
4. Demonstrate proficiency, both conceptually and mathematically with calculus, in solving electric, magnetic and electromagnetic problems.
5. Demonstrate proficiency, both conceptually and mathematically with calculus, in solving ray and wave optics problems.
6. Demonstrate proficiency, both conceptually and mathematically with calculus, in solving modern physics problems.
7. Demonstrate proficiency in construction and assembly of experimental apparatuses; conduct and analyze measurements of physical phenomena; assess experimental uncertainty; make meaningful comparisons between experiment and theory; and interpret results.

Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.

How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.