PHYS 3A
General Physics
General Physics
5 units, 4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, (GR)
Corequisite: MATH 003A.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Motion, forces, gravity, energy, momentum, rotation, equilibrium, fluids, oscillations, waves, sound, and thermodynamics for students majoring in the biological or medical sciences. 1902.00
AA/AS area 1; CSU area B1, B3; IGETC area 5C, 5A;
(C-ID: PHYS 105; C-ID: PHYS 100S when taken with PHYS 3B)
PHYS 3B
General Physics
General Physics
5 units, 4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, (GR)
Prerequisite: PHYS 003A.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Electric and magnetic forces, fields, and energy, DC and AC circuits, light, relativity, quantum physics, atoms, molecules, and nuclei for students majoring in the biological or medical sciences. 1902.00
AA/AS area 1; CSU area B1, B3; IGETC area 5C, 5A;
(C-ID: PHYS 110; C-ID: PHYS 100S when taken with PHYS 3A)
PHYS 4A
General Physics with Calculus
General Physics with Calculus
5 units, 4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, (GR)
Prerequisite: MATH 003A and MATH 003B.
Corequisite: MATH 003B.
Recommended Preparation: PHYS 010.
Corequisite: MATH 003B.
Recommended Preparation: PHYS 010.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Motion, forces, gravity, energy, momentum, rotation, equilibrium, fluids, oscillations, waves, and sound. 1902.00
AA/AS area 1; CSU area B1, B3, B4; IGETC area 5C, 5A;
(C-ID: PHYS 205; C-ID: PHYS 200S when taken with PHYS 4B+ 4C)
PHYS 4B
General Physics with Calculus
General Physics with Calculus
5 units, 4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, (GR)
Prerequisite: PHYS 004A and MATH 003B and MATH 003C.
Corequisite: MATH 003C.
Corequisite: MATH 003C.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Thermodynamics, electric forces and fields, magnetic forces and fields, electricity, and AC and DC circuits. 1902.00
AA/AS area 1; CSU area B1, B3, B4; IGETC area 5C, 5A;
(C-ID: PHYS 210, PHYS 200S when taken w/PHYS 4A + 4C )
PHYS 4C
General Physics with Calculus
General Physics with Calculus
5 units, 4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, (GR)
Prerequisite: PHYS 004B and MATH 003C and MATH 003E and MATH 003F.
Corequisite: MATH 003E and MATH 003F.
Corequisite: MATH 003E and MATH 003F.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Light, interference, relativity, quantum physics, atoms, molecules, and nuclei. 1902.00
AA/AS area 1; CSU area B1, B3, B4; IGETC area 5C, 5A;
(C-ID: PHYS 215; C-ID: PHYS 200S when taken with PHYS 4A+ 4B)
PHYS 10
Introduction to Physics
Introduction to Physics
4 units, 4 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Recommended Preparation: MATH 201 or MATH 210D or MATH 202.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in PHYS 2A-2B, 3A-3B, or 4A-4B-4C.
Elementary study of major topics of physics: Motion, forces, gravity, matter, energy, momentum, rotation, oscillation, sound, heat, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, light, quantum physics, atoms, nuclei, and relativity. 1902.00
AA/AS area 1; CSU area B1; IGETC area 5A;
PHYS 49
Independent Study in Physics
Independent Study in Physics
.5 – 5 units, .5 – 5 hours lecture (GR or P/NP)
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
UC transferability is determined by UC faculty after transfer, please see a counselor for more information.
In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student’s choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Physics. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog. 1902.00
