The Associate in Science for Transfer Physics degree (AS-T) will provide students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree in physics and engineering with the lower-division coursework required to transfer into the California State University (CSU) system. Although this degree meets the legal mandate for CSU transfer degrees, students should follow the specific articulation agreement found at www.assist.org for the selected transfer institution. Successful completion of the AS-T in Physics guarantees admission into the CSU system by satisfactory completion of a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must complete all courses for the major with a grade of C or better.<br><br>Physics is the science concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationships between them. It relies on making observations and mathematics to describe mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, acoustics, and heat. Modern physics, based on quantum theory, includes atomic, nuclear, particle, and solid-state studies. A background in physics is important not only to physicists, but also to students interested in chemistry, biology, engineering, and medicine. Details of the CCC physics program appear below. In addition to physics courses, physics students will need to develop a strong background in math. A Physics Associates in Science degree can be used as a strong steppingstone into more advanced studies and a career in physics, applied physics, astronomy, engineering, geology, chemistry, biophysics, science writing, education and related physical science fields.