PHYSICS

PHYSICS (PHYS)

DIVISION: Natural Sciences

PHYS 002A  GENERAL PHYSICS I: MECHANICS AND THERMAL PHYSICS  
4 unit  
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
C-ID: PHYS 105; PHYS SEQ 100S (WITH PHYS 002B)
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra or placement into any Math course numbered 001-099
Algebra- and trigonometry-based study of classical mechanics and thermal physics. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
PHYS 002B  GENERAL PHYSICS II: ELECTROMAGNETISM, OPTICS, AND MODERN PHYSICS  
4 unit  
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor. PHYS SEQ 100S (WITH PHYS 002A)
C-ID: PHYS 110
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 002A
Algebra- and trigonometry-based study of electricity, magnetism, special relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, and elementary particles. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
PHYS 008A  PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I: MECHANICS  
5 unit  
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC limitations. See counselor.
C-ID: PHYS 205
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of MATH 005B or MATH 005BH
Recommended Preparation: PHYS 108
Calculus-based study of classical mechanics, including kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, linear and angular momentum, rigid-body rotation and equilibrium, gravitation, and fluids. No credit if taken after PHYS 001A. Total of 72 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
PHYS 008B  PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II: WAVES, ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM  
5 unit  
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC limitations. See counselor.
C-ID: PHYS 210
Prerequisite(s): 1) PHYS 008A and 2) enrollment in or completion of MATH 005C or MATH 005CH
Calculus-based study of simple harmonic motion, mechanical waves, electricity, and magnetism. No credit if taken after PHYS 001C. Total of 72 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
PHYS 008C  PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS III: THERMODYNAMICS, OPTICS, AND MODERN PHYSICS  
5 unit  
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
C-ID: PHYS 215
Prerequisite(s): 1) PHYS 008B and 2) MATH 005C or MATH 005CH and 3) enrollment in or completion of MATH 055 or MATH 055H
Calculus-based study of thermodynamics, optics, and modern physics. No credit if taken after PHYS 001D. Total of 72 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
PHYS 010  DESCRIPTIVE INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS  
3 unit  
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra or placement into any Math class numbered 001-099
Exploration of the basic principles of physics and their applications in modern life with a mostly conceptual approach. No credit if taken after any other college physics. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
PHYS 010L  DESCRIPTIVE PHYSICS IN THE LABORATORY  
1 unit  
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of PHYS 010
Laboratory investigations of physical principles with a minimum of mathematical emphasis. Total of 54 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade
PHYS 020  INDEPENDENT STUDY  
2 unit  
Transfer Credit: CSU
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in or completion of any college physics course
Faculty-guided student research. Each topic includes library research, design and execution of the experiments and the preparation of a summary research report. Total of 108 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade
PHYS 031A  CALCULUS-BASED COLLEGE PHYSICS I  
5 unit  
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 005A or MATH 005AH
Classical mechanics and thermal physics with calculus. For life sciences majors but is open to all qualified students. Total of 72 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
PHYS 031B  CALCULUS-BASED COLLEGE PHYSICS II  
5 unit  
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitations. See counselor.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 031A and either MATH 005B or MATH 005BH
Recommended Preparation: Enrollment in or completion of MATH 005C or MATH 005CH
Electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. For life sciences majors but is open to all qualified students. Total of 72 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
PHYS 108  INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS  
2 unit  
Recommended Preparation: MATH 008 or MATH 009, or equivalent
Introduction to physics with emphasis on conceptual understanding as well as quantitative calculations. For science and engineering majors needing preparation for PHYS 008A, but open to all qualified students. Pass/no pass grading. Total of 36 hours lecture.
Grade Mode: Audit, Pass/No-Pass