Physics Associate in Science Degree for Transfer 2021-2022
(Major C.3664.AS-T)
Physics is the study of the relationship between mass and energy and provides a broad range of knowledge and problem-solving skills that are useful in many disciplines. The program at Clovis Community College emphasizes topics that are encountered in our everyday lives: linear and rotational motion in two and three dimensions, forces, gravity, fluids, waves, sound, heat, electricity, magnetism, and light. The following topics are also briefly introduced: special relativity, atoms, introduction to quantum mechanics, and the cosmos are also included.
A physics major degree generally transfers to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree. Physics graduates at the bachelors’ level are qualified for a variety of technical positions with government or industry, and they are also well prepared to enter a graduate program in any other science or in engineering. Physics majors are welcomed into professional programs such as law, business, or medicine. Teaching at the high school level with a bachelor’s degree or at a two-year college with a masters’ degree are additional career options for the physics major. For the physicist who obtains the Ph.D., experimental or theoretical research and/or teaching at the university level or basic research in government or industry are options for gainful employment.
Many four-year colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in physics. There are some systems and institutions that offer advanced degrees in physics. Requirements vary from system to system and from campus to campus for each level of degree. The advice of a counselor and consultation of institutional catalogs for specific information is highly recommended.
Major requirements (25 units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:
