Physics Associate in Science for Transfer Pathway | Chabot College 2025

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Chabot College: Physics

Term 1 — Fall

4 courses15 credits

MTH 1

Calculus I

Major / Gen Ed
5 credits
Prerequisites

Area 1A : English Composition

General Education
4 credits

Area 1C : Oral Communication

General Education
3 credits

Area 3A : Arts

General Education
3 credits

STEM Student Educational Plan (SEP)

Make a STEM counseling appointment to develop your SEPC (comprehensive student educational plan).

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STEM Center

Math & Science support (tutoring, counseling & more)

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Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.

Milestone

Term 2 — Spring

4 courses17–18 credits

MTH 2

Calculus II

Major
5 credits
Prerequisites

PHYS 4A

General Physics I

Major / Gen Ed
5 credits
Prerequisites

Area 1B : Critical Thinking and Composition

General Education
4 credits

Area 3B : Humanities

General Education
3–4 credits

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your Counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for Spring classes.

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Career Exploration & Preparation

Explore and apply for STEM internship and research opportunities.

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Term 3 — Fall

4 courses16–18 credits

MTH 3

Multivariable Calculus

Major
5 credits
Prerequisites

PHYS 4B

General Physics II

Major
5 credits
Prerequisites

Area 4 : Social and Behavioral Sciences

General Education
3 credits

Area 5B : Biological Sciences

General Education
3–5 credits

Apply for Transfer

Transfer Activities, Counseling & Support

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Financial Aid

Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.

Milestone

Review your SEP in DegreeWorks

Check in with your Counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for Spring classes.

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Term 4 — Spring

5 courses17 credits

PHYS 4C

General Physics III

Major
5 credits
Prerequisites

MTH 4

Elementary Differential Equations

Major
3 credits
Prerequisites

MTH 6

Elementary Linear Algebra

Major
3 credits
Prerequisites

Area 4 : Social and Behavioral Sciences

General Education
3 credits

Area 6 : Ethnic Studies

General Education
3 credits

Graduation

Submit “Request for Degree” form to Admissions & Records by April 1st

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General Education Certification

Submit GE Certification Request form if completing all general education courses prior to transfer.

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Program 1/1:
Chabot College: Physics — Associate in Science for Transfer

65–68 credits

Term 1 — Fall | 15 credits

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
MTH 1	Calculus I	Major / Gen Ed	5 credits
Area 1A : English Composition	Area 1A : English Composition	General Education	4 credits
Area 1C : Oral Communication	Area 1C : Oral Communication	General Education	3 credits
Area 3A : Arts	Area 3A : Arts	General Education	3 credits
STEM Student Educational Plan (SEP)	Make a STEM counseling appointment to develop your SEPC (comprehensive student educational plan).	Milestone	- n/a
STEM Center	Math & Science support (tutoring, counseling & more)	Milestone	- n/a
Financial Aid	Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.	Milestone	- n/a

Term 2 — Spring | 17–18 credits

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
MTH 2	Calculus II	Major	5 credits
PHYS 4A	General Physics I	Major / Gen Ed	5 credits
Area 1B : Critical Thinking and Composition	Area 1B : Critical Thinking and Composition	General Education	4 credits
Area 3B : Humanities	Area 3B : Humanities	General Education	3–4 credits
Review your SEP in DegreeWorks	Check in with your Counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for Spring classes.	Milestone	- n/a
Career Exploration & Preparation	Explore and apply for STEM internship and research opportunities.	Milestone	- n/a

Term 3 — Fall | 16–18 credits

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
MTH 3	Multivariable Calculus	Major	5 credits
PHYS 4B	General Physics II	Major	5 credits
Area 4 : Social and Behavioral Sciences	Area 4 : Social and Behavioral Sciences	General Education	3 credits
Area 5B : Biological Sciences	Area 5B : Biological Sciences	General Education	3–5 credits
Apply for Transfer	Transfer Activities, Counseling & Support	Milestone	- n/a
Financial Aid	Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.	Milestone	- n/a
Review your SEP in DegreeWorks	Check in with your Counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for Spring classes.	Milestone	- n/a

Term 4 — Spring | 17 credits

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
PHYS 4C	General Physics III	Major	5 credits
MTH 4	Elementary Differential Equations	Major	3 credits
MTH 6	Elementary Linear Algebra	Major	3 credits
Area 4 : Social and Behavioral Sciences	Area 4 : Social and Behavioral Sciences	General Education	3 credits
Area 6 : Ethnic Studies	Area 6 : Ethnic Studies	General Education	3 credits
Graduation	Submit “Request for Degree” form to Admissions & Records by April 1st	Milestone	- n/a
General Education Certification	Submit GE Certification Request form if completing all general education courses prior to transfer.	Milestone	- n/a

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