Physics

Why study physics at CCC

Physics is a field of science involving the experimental investigation and theoretical explanation of many natural phenomena, including motion, matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature. The study of physics will provide you with a broad range of knowledge and develop your problem-solving skills that are useful in many disciplines. The program at Clovis Community College emphasizes classical physics, including Newtonian mechanics, fluids, waves, sound, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Advanced classes also include topics from modern physics, including relativity, quantum mechanics, particle physics, and cosmology.

Our Philosophy

The physics instructors at Clovis Community College are strongly committed to providing our students with careful and comprehensive physics education. We aim to have students leave our courses with a solid foundation for future study in the sciences or engineering. We also hope students have a better understanding of the world, and the universe around them.

Courses and Programs

Physics Courses:

Course Course Title Units
PHYS 2A General Physics I 4
PHYS 2B General Physics II 4
PHYS 4A Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4
PHYS 4B Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4
PHYS 4C Physics for Scientists and Engineers 4
PHYS 10 Conceptual Physics 3.5

Physics Degree and Certificate Programs:

Program Type Major Code
Physical Science AS C.6300.AS
Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer AS-T C.3664.AS-T
Associate in Science in Physics for UC Transfer UCTP C.3665.UCTP

Career Opportunities

Depending on the level of degree achieved, possible future careers include:

  • Technical or research positions at a government lab, industry, or university
  • Teaching at the K-12 or college level
  • Physical science technician/engineering aide
  • Professional programs like business, law, and medicine

Check out physics majors' MCAT and LSAT scores.

Contact Us

Physics Contacts

Name Discipline E-mail
Tasha Hutchings Counselor tasha.hutchings@cloviscollege.edu
Nader Inan Physics Instructor nader.inan@cloviscollege.edu
Anthony Abbott Physics Instructor anthony.abbott@cloviscollege.edu

Resources

The American Institute of Physics

The American Institute of Physics

The American Institute of Physics is a federation that advances the success of our 10 Member Societies and an institute that operates as a center of excellence supporting the physical sciences enterprise.

AIP.org