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  "college": "sierra-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Physics",
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  "name": "Physics for Transfer 2.0",
  "award": "AS-T Degree",
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  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/physics/#Transfer",
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      "markdown": "Physics for Transfer 2.0 is a program that provides students of diverse abilities and needs rigorous preparation that affords them opportunities to develop the technical, analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to achieve their wide ranging goals and become lifelong learners. Program curriculum introduces students to the fundamental principles that govern the nature of interactions in the physical world. The curriculum strongly emphasizes both the theoretical and experimental fundamentals in physics. Successful completion of the curriculum in physics prepares the student for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.\n\nThe Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer degree (AS-T) prepares students to transfer into the UC and CSU systems to complete a bachelor’s degree in Physics or a major deemed similar by a UC or CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.\n\nTo earn the Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:\n\n-   completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better, or \"P\" if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis; and\n-   California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)\n\nThe exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.\n\nIt is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.\n\n**RESTRICTION:** International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer."
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          "title": "Principles of Physics Laboratory: Mechanics",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 0032",
          "title": "Analytical Geometry and Calculus III",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 0033",
          "title": "Differential Equations and Linear Algebra",
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        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select 3-4 units from the following:",
          "units": "3-4"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CSCI 0012",
          "title": "Programming Concepts and Methodology I",
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          "type": "course",
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          "title": "Visual Basic .NET Programming I",
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          "title": "System Programming with C",
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          "title": "Object-Oriented Programming Using C++",
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      "markdown": "While not required for this degree, completion of this course will better prepare students for upper-division physics courses."
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