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Physics AS-T Degree - CSU GE

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability. For counseling appointments call 916.608.6510. ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways.

Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

14 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MATH 400 Z
Calculus I
5
MATH 375 or MATH 372 & 373
F, S
ENGL C1000 Z
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
F, S
ENGL C1000H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3
F, S
Lifelong Learning
3
F, S
Arts
3
F, S
Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 2

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MATH 401
Calculus II
5
MATH 400
F, S
PHYS 411
Mechanics of Solids and Fluids
4
MATH 400
F, S
Critical Thinking
3
F, S
Humanities
3
F, S

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
MATH 402
Calculus III
5
MATH 401
F, S
PHYS 421
Electricity and Magnetism
4
PHYS 411, MATH 401
F, S
US History/American Ideals
3
F, S
Oral Communications
3
F, S

Semester 4

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
PHYS 431
Heat, Waves, Light and Modern Physics
4
PHYS 411, MATH 401
F, S
Life Science
3
F, S
US History/American Ideals
3
F, S
Arts or Humanities
3
F, S
Ethnic Studies
3
F, S

Notes:

ATTENTION: General Education requirements have changed for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see  GE guidance page for more information on the different pathways.

  • See General Education requirements for: CSU or UC for the previous 2024-25 academic year. 
  • See ASSIST.ORG for the transfer requirements for the institution to which you plan to transfer. 
  • A transferable elective is defined as any class with a course number between 300 and 499. Electives may vary for the CSU and UC systems. 
  • U.S. History/American Ideals is a graduation requirement for all CSUs. 
  • Foreign Language may be required for CSU Sacramento IF student did not complete 3 years in high school. This requirement may vary at different colleges. 
  • Some English and Math courses have support courses (co-requisites). See your assessment results for more details. 


Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published May 10, 2025

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