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PHYS Class Schedule
Courses in Physics
PHYS1B (4 units)
General Physics II
PHYS1A (4 units)
General Physics I
PHYS4A (4 units)
Mechanics
PHYS4C (4 units)
Thermodynamics, Light, and Modern Physic
PHYS4B (4 units)
Electromagnetism
Courses in Physics
PHYS1B General Physics II
4 units
This is a trigonometry-based survey of general physics. It covers the basics of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, circuits, optics, light, and modern physics. It is designed for biological science students, including those in pre-medical, pre-dental, physical and occupational therapy, agricultural, and forestry programs.
Course Details:
- Letter Grade Only
- Lecture Hours: 54
- Lab Hours: 54
Prerequisites:
Satisfactory completion of PHYS1A or successful completion of PHYS2A + 3A.
Limitations on enrollment:
Not open for credit to students with credit in PHYS2B or PHYS3B
Transferable to both UC and CSU
This course satisfies these GE requirements:
- WCC Graduation: Area A
- CSU GE: B1, B3
- IGETC: 5A, 5C
- UC-TCA: UC-S
- C-ID: PHYS 110
PHYS1A General Physics I
4 units
This is a trigonometry-based survey of general physics. It covers the basics of mechanics, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics, heat, wave and oscillatory motion. It is designed for biological science students, including those in pre-medical, pre-dental, physical and occupational therapy, agricultural, and forestry programs.
Course Details:
- Letter Grade Only
- Lecture Hours: 54
- Lab Hours: 54
Prerequisites:
Satisfactory completion of MATH21.
Limitations on enrollment:
Not open for credit to students with credit in PHYS2A or PHYS3A
Transferable to both UC and CSU
This course satisfies these GE requirements:
- WCC Graduation: Area A
- CSU GE: B1, B3
- IGETC: 5A, 5C
- UC-TCA: UC-S
- C-ID: PHYS 105
PHYS4A Mechanics
4 units
Overview of the field of physics, its position and significance relative to the sciences, followed by a detailed study of mechanics. Primarily for architecture, chemistry, engineering, geophysics, and physics majors.
Course Details:
- Letter Grade Only
- Lecture Hours: 54
- Lab Hours: 54
Prerequisites:
Satisfactory completion of MATH1A. Concurrent enrollment in or satisfactory completion of MATH1B
Transferable to both UC and CSU
This course satisfies these GE requirements:
- WCC Graduation: Area A
- CSU GE: B1, B3
- IGETC: 5A, 5C
- C-ID: PHYS 205
PHYS4C Thermodynamics, Light, and Modern Physic
4 units
Study of thermodynamics, optics, and modern physics with accompanying laboratory.
Course Details:
- Letter Grade Only
- Lecture Hours: 54
- Lab Hours: 54
Prerequisites:
Satisfactory completion of MATH1C and PHYS4B.
Transferable to both UC and CSU
This course satisfies these GE requirements:
- CSU GE: B1, B3
- IGETC: 5A, 5C
- C-ID: PHYS 215
PHYS4B Electromagnetism
4 units
Study of electromagnetism with accompanying laboratory.
Course Details:
- Letter Grade Only
- Lecture Hours: 54
- Lab Hours: 54
Prerequisites:
Satisfactory completion of MATH1B and PHYS4A. Concurrent enrollment in or satisfactory completion of MATH1C
Transferable to both UC and CSU
This course satisfies these GE requirements:
- CSU GE: B1, B3
- IGETC: 5A, 5C
- C-ID: PHYS 210
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