Physics

Effective: Fall 2020
Associate in Science for Transfer Program Map
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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.

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  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
Program Description

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.


What can I do with this major?

Learning and Career Pathway
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Environment

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= 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 I1

5 units
This course is the first in the three-course calculus sequence intended for majors in math, engineering, and physical sciences. The course covers elements of analytic geometry, derivatives, limits and continuity, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, and the definite integral. Application to the sciences are also covered.
Course Details:
  1. Prerequisite: MTH 20
  2. Prerequisite: MTH 22
  3. Prerequisite: MTH 21
  4. Prerequisite: MTH 31
  5. Prerequisite: MTH 31S
  6. Prerequisite: MTH 36
  7. Prerequisite: MTH 36S
  8. Prerequisite: MTH 37
  • Transfers to UC/CSU
    • Terms Offered: Spring, Fall, Summer

    English 1- Critical Reading and Composition

    4 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a STEM counselor to choose the appropriate general education course.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a STEM counselor to choose the appropriate general education course.

    3 units
    GE
    • 1 - Starting 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

    5 units
    Continuation of differential and integral calculus, including transcendental, and inverse functions. Techniques of integration, numerical integration, parametric equations, polar coordinates, sequences, power series and Taylor series. Primarily for mathematics, physical science, and engineering majors.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: MTH 1
  • Transfers to CSU
    • Terms Offered: Summer, Fall, Spring

    PHYS 4A
    General Physics I1

    5 units
    Introduction to the principles of Newtonian mechanics using calculus as needed for STEM Majors. Physics 4A is the first course in the three- or four-semester sequence required for transfer in Engineering and Sciences. The course includes units, dimensional analysis, vectors, kinematics, velocity, acceleration, force, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotation, statics, and gravitation. May not receive credit if PHYS 7A has been completed successfully.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: MTH 1
    2. Prerequisite: MTH 2
    3. Strongly Recommended: PHYS 18
    Terms Offered: Spring, Fall

    General Education Course- see a STEM counselor to choose the appropriate general education course.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a STEM counselor to choose the appropriate general education course.

    3 units
    GE
    • 1 - The 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

    5 units
    Vector valued functions, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integration, change of variables theorem, scalar and vector fields, gradient, divergence, curl, line integral, surface integral, Theorems of Green, Stokes and Gauss, applications.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: MTH 2
  • Transfers to CSU
    • Terms Offered: Spring, Fall, Summer

    PHYS 4B
    General Physics II

    5 units
    Physics 4B is the second course in the calculus-based sequence for STEM majors, It addresses electric fields, voltage, electric currents, resistors, capacitors, DC circuits, magnetic fields, induced currents, alternating circuits, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. May not receive credit if PHYS 7C has been completed successfully.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: PHYS 4A
      2. and
    2. Prerequisite: MTH 2
    3. Prerequisite: MTH 3
    Terms Offered: Fall, Spring

    General Education Course- see a STEM counselor to choose the appropriate general education course.

    3 units
    GE

    General Education Course- see a STEM counselor to choose the appropriate general education course.

    3 units
    GE

    Semester 4

    14 units

    PHYS 4C
    General Physics III

    5 units
    Physics 4C is the third course in the calculus-based sequence for STEM majors. It includes oscillations, fluids, sound waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetic spectrum, optics including reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, polarization. May not receive credit if PHYS 7B has been completed successfully.
    Course Details:
    1. Prerequisite: PHYS 4B
      2. and
    2. Prerequisite: MTH 3
    3. Prerequisite: MTH 4
    4. Prerequisite: MTH 6
    Terms Offered: Spring

    MTH 4 (Elementary Differential Equations) 1

    3 units

    MTH 6 (Elementary Linear Algebra) 2

    3 units

    General Education Course- see a counselor to choose the appropriate general education pattern and general ed course option for this term.

    3 units
    GE
    • 1 - Required for PHYS 4C but can be taken concurrently with PHYS 4C
    • 2 - Required for PHYS 4C but can be taken concurrently with PHYS 4C
    Total Units: 61 units
    This program map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.