Cal State San Marcos Applied Physics, Applied Electronics Option
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Cal State San Marcos lists for Applied Physics, Applied Electronics Option transfers starts with PHYS 201, PHYS 202 and PHYS 203; the full list is below.

    108 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with CSUSM for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

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    Major Requirements

    Cal State San Marcos Applied Physics, Applied Electronics Option Major Preparation

    The courses Cal State San Marcos lists as Applied Physics, Applied Electronics Option major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are CSUSM's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower-division physics courses

    Complete all of these

    • PHYS 201 Physics of Mechanics and Sound
    • PHYS 202 Physics of Electromagnetism and Optics
    • PHYS 203 Modern Physics
    • PHYS 270 Introduction to Computational Physics
    • PHYS 280 Introduction to Electronics

    Non-physics supporting courses

    Complete all of these

    • CS 111 Computer Science I
    • CS 211 Computer Science II
    • CS 231 Assembly Language and Digital Circuits
    • MATH 160 Calculus with Applications, I
    • MATH 162 Calculus with Applications, II
    • MATH 260 Calculus with Applications, III

    FAQ

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    Does Cal State San Marcos have an Applied Physics, Applied Electronics Option major for transfer students?

    Yes. Cal State San Marcos offers Applied Physics, Applied Electronics Option (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State San Marcos for Applied Physics, Applied Electronics Option?

    Cal State San Marcos's Applied Physics, Applied Electronics Option major preparation includes PHYS 201, PHYS 202, PHYS 203, PHYS 270, PHYS 280 and CS 111, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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