Physics, BS (2024-2025) (AS-T Physics)

The AS-T in Physics guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This transfer degree will meet the PHYS 50 , PHYS 51 , PHYS 52 and MATH 30 , MATH 31 , MATH 32 requirements at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BA in Physics degree in 60 semester units for students who earn AS-T in Physics.

This roadmap has an approved P.E. waiver.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (13 units)

Upper Division Writing Self Placement Exercise Completed
CHEM 1A - General Chemistry 5 units
MATH 33A - Ordinary Differential Equations for SCI & ENGR 3 units
PHYS 20 - Invitation to Physics and Astronomy 1 unit
PHYS 130 - Mathematical Methods in Physics 4 units

2nd Semester (16 units)

Any 100W course 3 units (Writing in the Disciplines)
PHYS 40 - Introduction to Computational Physics 3 units
PHYS 105A - Advanced Mechanics I 4 units
PHYS 110A - Electricity and Magnetism I 3 units
PHYS 120A - Electronics, Data Acquisition & Analysis 3 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (16 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
POLS 170V (Area V+US23) OR a different SJSU Studies Area V if US2+3 already satisfied 3 units
PHYS 110B - Electricity and Magnetism II 3 units
PHYS 122 - Modern Physics 4 units
ASTR 117A , ASTR 117B , PHYS 105B , PHYS 120B , PHYS 155 , PHYS 158 , PHYS 175A , or PHYS 180 3 units

4th Semester (15 units)

HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 units
PHYS 120B - Advanced Scientific Measurements Laboratory OR **PHYS 120C - Advanced Physics Lab: Optics and Lasers 3 units
PHYS 140 - Computational Methods in Physics 3 units
PHYS 160 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics 3 units
PHYS 163 - Quantum Mechanics 3 units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.

** Must take PHYS 158 (listed in 3rd semester) to be able to enroll in PHYS 120C .