Physics

PHYSCS 6, GENERAL PHYSICS   4 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Sciences, + LAB) • Prerequisite: Math 2.

This course is a non-calculus-based study of the mechanics of solids and liquids, elastic properties of matter, heat, and sound. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.

NEW 2985   4:00p-7:05p TTh    SCI 122   Staff

4508   6:45p-9:50p MW   SCI 101   Do M H

PHYSCS 7, GENERAL PHYSICS   4 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Sciences, + LAB) • Prerequisite: Physics 6.

This course is a non-calculus-based study of electricity and magnetism, optics, special relativity, and atomic and nuclear physics. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.

4509   6:45p-9:50p MW   SCI 106   Staff

PHYSCS 8, GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS   4 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Sciences, + LAB) • Prerequisite: Math 7.

This course is a calculus-based study of the mechanics of solids and liquids, elastic properties of matter, heat, and wave motion. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.

2644   8:00a-11:05a M   SCI 106   Staff

   7:45a-9:45a WF   SCI 153   Staff

2645   3:00p-5:00p TTh   SCI 153   Staff

   3:30p-6:35p W   SCI 106   Staff

PHYSCS 9, GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS   4 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Sciences, + LAB) • Prerequisite: Physics 8.

This course is a calculus-based study of electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, special relativity, and atomic and nuclear physics. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.

2646   8:00a-11:30a M   SCI 122   Staff

   8:00a-11:30a W   SCI 106   Staff

PHYSCS 12, INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS NON-LAB    3 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Sciences, non-lab) • Prerequisite: None.

Physics 12 is a non-laboratory course for the student whose interest or major calls for a course with a more conceptual and less mathematical approach to physics. It is a survey course introducing mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics. The emphasis is on understanding of concepts and applying physics to life around us. No credit for Physics 12 if taken after Physics 1 or 6. *See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations. High School Math recommended.

2647   12:45p-3:50p T   SCI 122   Staff

4510   6:45p-9:50p T   SCI 153   Murphy T J

PHYSCS 14, INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS WITH LABORATORY    4 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Science, + LAB) • Prerequisite: None.

Physics 14 is recommended for students who have not had high school physics but are planning to take Physics .

This course is similar to Physics 12 in content and difficulty level, but with a laboratory session added to enhance the learning experience. Physics 14 is designed for the student who is interested in a more conceptual and less mathematical approach to physics. It is a survey course introducing the topics of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics. The emphasis will be on developing conceptual understanding of the laws of nature through hands-on experiences, laboratory experiments, and computer interactions, in addition to lectures and demonstrations. Maximum credit for Physics 12 and 14 combined is 4 units. High School math recommended.

2648   8:00a-11:05a TTh   SCI 122   Staff

2649   12:00p-3:05p M   SCI 153   Lai Hsu-Feng (Fay)

   12:45p-3:50p T   SCI 101   Lai Hsu-Feng (Fay)

2650   12:00p-3:05p M   SCI 153   Lai Hsu-Feng (Fay)

   12:45p-3:50p Th   SCI 101   Lai Hsu-Feng (Fay)

2651   3:30p-6:35p TTh   SCI 106   Morris J J

Above section 2651 is part of the Scholars Program and is recommended for, but not limited to, students in the Scholars Program. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.

PHYSCS 21, MECHANICS WITH LAB    5 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Sciences, + Lab) • Prerequisite: Math 7.

*Formerly Physics 1.

This course is a calculus based study of the mechanics of solids, emphasizing Newton’s laws and their applications. It is designed for engineering, physical science, and computer science majors.

2652   8:00a-11:05a MW   SCI 101   Staff

   8:00a-10:00a F   SCI 101   Staff

2653   8:00a-11:05a TTh   SCI 101   Morse P A

   10:00a-12:00p W   SCI 153   Morse P A

2654   11:15a-2:20p MW   SCI 101   Morris J J

   11:00a-1:00p F   SCI 153   Morris J J

2655   12:00p-4:15p M   SCI 106   Bresloff J L

   12:45p-2:45p TTh   SCI 153   Bresloff J L

2657   3:30p-6:35p MW   SCI 101   Rodriguez N C

   3:00p-5:00p F   SCI 101   Rodriguez N C

4511   6:30p-10:35p TTh   SCI 101   Lai Hsu-Feng (Fay)

PHYSCS 22, ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM    5 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Science, + LAB) • Prerequisite: Math 8, Physics 21.

*Formerly Physics 3.

This course is a calculus-based study of electricity and magnetism including the electric and magnetic properties of materials, direct and alternating circuits, electromagnetic interactions and wave theory. This course also introduces special relativity. It is designed for engineering, physical science, and computer science majors.

2658   9:00a-11:00a TTh   SCI 153   Masada R S

   8:00a-11:15a W   SCI 122   Masada R S

2659   12:30p-2:30p MW   SCI 155   Rodriguez N C

   10:00a-1:15p F   SCI 122   Rodriguez N C

2660   1:00p-3:00p MTh   SCI 122   Morse P A

   1:00p-4:15p W   SCI 122   Morse P A

4512   6:45p-10:15p MW   SCI 122   Staff

PHYSCS 23, WAVES, OPTICS, THERMODYNAMICS    5 UNITS

Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5A (Physical Sciences, + LAB) • Prerequisite: Math 8, Physics 21.

*Formerly Physics 2.

This course is a calculus-based study of wave motion, heat, kinetic theory, and optics. It is designed for engineering, physical science, and computer science majors.

2661   12:45p-2:45p TTh   SCI 106   Masada R S

   12:00p-3:15p W   SCI 106   Masada R S

2662   8:00a-9:45a M   SCI 153   Bresloff J L

   8:00a-10:45a TTh   SCI 106   Bresloff J L

4513   6:45p-10:15p TTh   SCI 106   Enfiadjian R

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