Physics
The Physics Department at Ohlone College offers Certificate and Associate Degree programs in physics. The Certificate (Advanced) curriculum will prepare students to engage in continued and fundamental studies in the fields of engineering, physics, mathematical physics or astronomy. It also prepares students to work in various research institutions and companies as research assistant or on internships.
The Associate of Science Transfer Degree in Physics curriculum is designed to prepare students for studyingPhysics at most universities. This program will enable students to develop a strong foundation in physics and mathematics. Furthermore, the theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills acquired by students in this program will also enhance their success with obtaining entry-level jobs that require two years of college-level science and math.
Degree and Certificates
Review academic requirements in the Catalog and in the Curriculum Guides. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to review academic program requirements and/or have questions answered.
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- Associate of Science (A.S.) Transfer Degree
- Physics (PDF) - The Associate of Science Transfer Degree in Physics offered by Ohlone College is designed to prepare students for studying Physics at most universities. The core courses required in the AS Degree in Physics will fulfill the lower division requirements for most campuses of the UC and CSU systems. This program will enable students to develop a strong foundation in physics and mathematics. Furthermore, the theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills acquired by students in this program will also enhance their success with obtaining entry-level jobs that require two years of college-level science and math.
- Certificate of Completion (also known as Fast-Track Certificate)
- Physics: Introductory (PDF) - This certificate provides the student with a solid foundation in the general principles of physics, as well as experience with a wide variety of mechanical and electrical measurement techniques. In addition, the student will gain a deeper and concrete understanding of the properties of materials and matter in the solid, liquid and gaseous state and of the experimental processes involved in the measurement and analysis of these properties.
- Physics: Advanced (PDF) - This certificate provides the student with a solid physical and mathematical foundation of the general principles and theorems of physics, as well as experience with measurements of important physical quantities in the fields of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics and thermal physics. Upon completion of this certificate, the student will be very well prepared to engage in continued and fundamental studies in the fields of engineering, physics, mathematical physics or astronomy. The certificate also prepares the student to work in various research institutions and companies as research assistant or on internships.
Related Information at Ohlone
Courses
Course descriptions are available in the Catalog. Review the Class Schedule for class dates and times. A sampling of courses for this discipline includes:
- PHYS-108 Survey of Physics
- PHYS-120 Introduction to Physics I
- PHYS-120A Introduction to Physics - Calculus Supplement
- PHYS-131D Review of Physics Concepts
- PHYS-140 Mechanics
- PHYS-141 Electricity and Magnetism
- PHYS-142 Optics, Heat, and Modern Physics
- MATH-101C Calculus with Analytic Geometry
- MATH-181 Trigonometry
- PHS-135 Physical Science
Student Learning Outcomes for Physical Science / Physics
Upon successful completion of the courses in this discipline, the student will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
- Demonstrate a comprehension of physical and environmental reality by understanding how fundamental physical principles underlie the huge variety of natural phenomena and their interconnectedness.
- Demonstrate a comprehension of biological reality by understanding how physical principles are at work in living organisms.
- Demonstrate a comprehension of technology by understanding how things work on a fundamental level.
- Build critical thinking and quantitative skills by gaining insight into the thought processes of physical approximation and physical modeling, by practicing the appropriate application of mathematics to the description of physical reality, and by searching for a physical interpretation of mathematical results.
- Demonstrate basic experimental skills by the practice of setting up and conducting an experiment with due regards to minimizing measurement error and by the thoughtful discussion and interpretation of data.
- Demonstrate basic communication skills by working in groups on a laboratory experiment.
- Retain information from course to course by aiming at proficiency in the correct use of all the fundamental laws and equations to solve integrated problems.
Career Opportunities
Employment Outlook
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Transfer Information
The following California State University and University of California offer major in Physics and/or related fields. The campuses that offer the major are identified next to each major name. Click a campus abbreviation next to a major to see more information about that major through the ASSIST online student transfer information system.
- Applied Physics B.S. (UCSC)
- Astrophysics B.A. (UCB)
- Astrophysics B.S. (UCLA, UCSC)
- Biophysics B.S. (UCLA)
- Creative Studies: Physics Emphasis B.A./B.S. (UCSB)
- Engineering Physics B.S. (UCB)
- Geological Sciences (Geophysics) B.S. (SDSU)
- Geophysics - Applied Geophysics B.S. (UCLA)
- Geophysics and Space Physics B.S. (UCLA)
- Geophysics B.S. (UCR, UCSB)
- Liberal Studies B.A. Concentration in Physics and Physical Sciences (CSUSTAN)
- Natural Sciences B.A. with Physics Option (CSUFRES)
- Optical Science and Engineering B.S. (UCD)
- Physical Science B.A. Concentration in Applied Physics (CSUSTAN)
- Physics A.B./B.S. (UCD)
- Physics B.A. (CPSLO, CSULA, CSULB, CSUN, CSUS, CSUSB, CSUSTAN, HSU, SFSU, SJSU, SSU, UCB, UCSB)
- Physics B.A. Concentration in Astronomy (SFSU)
- Physics B.A. with Advisory Plan C (SSU)
- Physics B.A. with Advisory Plan T (SSU)
- Physics B.A./B.S. (UCR)
- Physics B.S. (CPP, CPSLO, CSUB, CSUC, CSUDH, CSUEB, CSUFRES, CSUFULL, CSULA, CSULB, CSUN, CSUS, CSUSB, CSUSTAN, HSU, SDSU, SFSU, SJSU, SSU, UCI, UCLA, UCSB, UCSC, UCSD)
- Physics B.S. Concentration in Astrophysics (SFSU)
- Physics B.S. with Astrophysics Option (CSUN)
- Physics B.S. with Astrophysics Specialization (UCI)
- Physics B.S. with Electrical Engineering Option (CSUDH)
- Physics B.S. with General Physics Option (CSUDH)
- Physics B.S. with Option in Biology Physics (HSU)
- Physics B.S. with Option in Biophysics (CSULA)
- Physics B.S. with Option in Engineering Physics (HSU)
- Physics B.S. with Option in Geology Physics (HSU)
- Physics B.S. with Option in Oceanography Physics (HSU)
- Physics B.S. with Physical Science Option (CSUDH)
- Physics with Specialization in Astrophysics B.S. (UCSD)
- Physics with Specialization in Computational Physics B.S. (UCSD)
- Physics with Specialization in Earth Sciences B.S. (UCSD)
- Physics with Specialization in Materials Physics B.S. (UCSD)
- Physics, Applied B.S. (UCD)
- Physics, General B.A. (UCLA, UCSD)
- Physics, General/Secondary Education B.A. (UCSD)
- Physics/Biophysics B.S. (UCSD)
Visit http://www.assist.org/ to explore major information and courses articulated with the above universities.
Please visit the Counseling Department and Transfer Center for information.
Faculty and Staff
Full-time
Part-time
- Celso Batalha
- Philip Petersen
Staff
Division
Science, Technology, and Engineering Division.
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