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. *Physics 6, 7 or 8, 9 or 21, 22, 23 combined: maximum UC credit one series.

2927   8:00a-11:05a MW   SCI 101   Xie Y

2928   3:30p-6:35p TTh   SCI 101   Lev N R

4481   6:45p-9:50p MW   SCI 101   McGushion A P

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. *Physics 6, 7 or 8, 9 or 21, 22, 23 combined: maximum UC credit one series.

2929   12:00p-3:05p MW   SCI 122   Lee A

4482   6:45p-9:50p TTh   SCI 122   Gamble B K

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. *Physics 6, 7 or 8, 9 or 21, 22, 23 combined: maximum UC credit one series.

2930   3:00p-5:00p TTh   SCI 153   Morris J J

   2:00p-5:05p F   SCI 101   Morris J J

2931   3:00p-5:00p TTh   SCI 153   Morris J J

   10:30a-1:35p F   SCI 101   Morris J J

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. *Physics 6, 7 or 8, 9 or 21, 22, 23 combined: maximum UC credit one series.

2932   3:15p-6:45p MW   SCI 106   Morris J J

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.

2933   3:30p-6:35p M   SCI 122   Shepanski J F

4483   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.

2934   8:00a-11:05a M   SCI 106   Morse P A

   8:00a-11:05a W   SCI 106   Morse P A

Above section 2934 is part of the Teacher Academy program and is open to all students. This section is recommended for future teachers. See Special Programs section of the schedule for additional information.

2935   8:00a-11:05a TTh   SCI 122   Goodman T

2936   12:00p-3:05p MW   SCI 106   Morse P A

2937   12:00p-3:05p W   SCI 153   Kocharian A

   12:00p-3:05p F   SCI 122   Kocharian A

2938   12:45p-3:50p TTh   SCI 122   Morse P A

4484   7:00p-10:05p MW   SCI 106   Faridian F

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. *Physics 6, 7 or 8, 9 or 21, 22, 23 combined: maximum UC credit one series.

2939   8:00a-11:05a TTh   SCI 101   Henderson J M

   8:00a-10:00a F   SCI 101   Henderson J M

2940   11:30a-2:00p MW   SCI 101   Rodriguez N C

   10:30a-1:30p F   SCI 106   Rodriguez N C

2941   1:00p-3:15p M   SCI 153   Bresloff J L

   12:30p-3:30p TTh   SCI 106   Bresloff J L

2942   3:00p-5:30p MW   SCI 101   Rodriguez N C

   2:00p-5:00p F   SCI 106   Rodriguez N C

2943   3:30p-5:45p M   SCI 153   Bresloff J L

   3:45p-6:45p TTh   SCI 106   Bresloff J L

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. *Physics 6, 7 or 8, 9 or 21, 22, 23 combined: maximum UC credit for one series.

2944   9:00a-11:05a TTh   SCI 153   Afrasiabi J

   8:00a-11:00a F   SCI 122   Afrasiabi J

4485   4:30p-6:30p TTh   SCI 122   Tademaru E H

   3:15p-6:30p W   SCI 122   Tademaru E H

4486   6:45p-10:15p MW   SCI 122   Egalon C O

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. *Physics 6, 7 or 8, 9 or 21, 22, 23 combined: maximum UC credit one series.

2945   8:00a-11:30a TTh   SCI 106   Masada R S

NEW 4587   7:00p-10:05p TTh   SCI 106   Huss S P

   7:00p-10:05p W   SCI 157   Huss S P

Above section 4587 meets for 12 weeks, Sep 18 to Dec 06.

PHY SC 88B, Independent Studies in Physical Science    2 units

Transfer: CSU

2917   Arrange-2 Hours    SCI 263   Staff

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