Program Map

Physics - Associate in Science for Transfer

Program Map

Physics - Associate in Science for Transfer

Associate in Science for Transfer
Fall 2025
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Environment

This program map from the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway to complete this program. Your pathway may vary depending on your transfer plans and also previous college credit, including AP Test scores, concurrent enrollment courses and high school articulated courses.

I'm ready to get started. What do I do next?

  1. Review this program map to get an overview of the required courses
  2. Meet with a counselor to develop your customized student education plan www.chabotcollege.edu/counseling
  3. Use DegreeWorks, an online student education planning tool, to track your progress toward graduation www.chabotcollege.edu/admissions/degreeworks

The AS-T in Physics is designed to provide the foundation needed for subsequent transfer to a related Physics program at a 4-year university, and the core courses listed below fulfill MOST of the lower division requirements for transfer. Students should note that transfer-course requirements vary among universities, and between majors in the different branches of Physics. Students are encouraged to meet with a STEM Counselor and consult the ASSIST webpage (www.assist.org) for more information on transfer-course agreements between Chabot College and the CSU/UC Physics programs.

Critical Course Prerequisite for Other Courses Prerequisite Required Required for Major GE General Education

All students are strongly advised to consult with a Chabot STEM Counselor to develop an individualized Student Educational Plan (SEP) that is tailored to your specific degree and transfer goals. To schedule a STEM Counseling appointment, please visit, https://www.chabotcollege.edu/stem/counseling.php

Semester 1
 
15 units
MTH 1
Calculus I (Active)1
5.0
English 1- Critical Reading and Composition
 
GE
4.0
General Education Course- see a STEM counselor to choose the appropriate general education course.
 
GE
3.0
General Education Course- see a STEM counselor to choose the appropriate general education course.
 
GE
3.0
1Starting at Math 1 is dependent upon Math placement. Complete the Math Course Selection in ClassWeb and see a STEM counselor for correct Math course level.
Semester 2
 
16 units
MTH 2
Calculus II (Historical)
5.0
PHYS 4A
General Physics I (Active)1
5.0
General Education Course- see a STEM counselor to choose the appropriate general education course.
 
GE
3.0
General Education Course- see a STEM counselor to choose the appropriate general education course.
 
GE
3.0
1The prerequisites for Phys 4A are Mth 1, Mth 2 (may be taken concurrently), and Phys 18 (Students with High School Physics C or better, Phys 18 not required as a prerequisite for PHYS 4A. See a STEM counselor for placement.)
Semester 3
 
16 units
MTH 3
Multivariable Calculus (Historical)
5.0
PHYS 4B
General Physics II (Active)
5.0
General Education Course- see a STEM counselor to choose the appropriate general education course.
 
GE
3.0
General Education Course- see a STEM counselor to choose the appropriate general education course.
 
GE
3.0
Semester 4
 
14 units
PHYS 4C
General Physics III (Active)
5.0
MTH 4 (Elementary Differential Equations)
 
3.0
MTH 6 (Elementary Linear Algebra)
 
3.0
General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.
 
GE
3.0
1Required for PHYS 4C but can be taken concurrently with PHYS 4C
2Required for PHYS 4C but can be taken concurrently with PHYS 4C
Total Units: 61.0