Physics Department

Physics 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.

Associate of Science (A.S.) Transfer Degree

• Physics A.S. Degree and Transfer Major (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 Accomplishment

• Physics: Introductory Certificate of Accomplishment (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 Certificate of Accomplishment (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.

A Certificate of Accomplishment is also known as Fast-Track Certificate; formerly known as Certification of Completion.

Review a sample listing of Courses in this area of study. 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.

Related Information at Ohlone

• Physics Lab
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• Physical Science

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Science, Technology, and Engineering Division.

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