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.

2901   8:00a-11:05a MW   SCI 106   Xie Y

2902   4:00p-7:05p TTh   SCI 101   Majlessi A

4493   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.

2903   3:00p-6:15p MW   SCI 106   Lev N R

4494   7:00p-10:05p MW   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.

2905   4:00p-6:00p TTh   SCI 153   Morris J J

   3:30p-6:35p M   SCI 101   Morris J J

2904   4:00p-6:00p TTh   SCI 153   Morris J J

   3:30p-6:35p W   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.

2906   1:30p-3:30p MW   SCI 122   Lee A

   1:00p-4:05p F   SCI 106   Lee A

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.

2907   8:00a-11:05a W   SCI 122   Masada R S

4495   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.

2908   8:00a-11:05a MW   SCI 101   Morse P A

2909   8:00a-11:05a TTh   SCI 122   Goodman T

2910   10:30a-1:35p W   SCI 153   Kocharian A

   10:30a-1:35p F   SCI 101   Kocharian A

2911   12:00p-3:15p M   SCI 101   Morse P A

   12:00p-2:50p W   SCI 101   Morse P A

2912   12:45p-3:50p TTh   SCI 101   Morse P A

4496   7:15p-10:20p TTh   SCI 101   Do M H

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.

2913   8:00a-11:05a TTh   SCI 101   Henderson J M

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

2914   11:30a-2:35p MW   SCI 106   Egalon C O

   11:30a-1:30p F   SCI 155   Egalon C O

2915   1:00p-3:15p M   SCI 153   Bresloff J L

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

2916   3:30p-5:45p M   SCI 153   Bresloff J L

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

4497   6:30p-10:35p MW   SCI 106   Francis R W

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.

2917   11:15a-1:15p MW   SCI 122   Rodriguez N C

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

2918   3:45p-5:45p MW   SCI 122   Rodriguez N C

   1:45p-5:05p F   SCI 122   Rodriguez N C

4498   6:45p-10:15p TTh   SCI 122   Tademaru E H

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.

2919   7:45a-11:15a TTh   SCI 106   Afrasiabi J

4499   7:00p-10:30p TTh   SCI 106   Huss S P

PHYSCS 24, Modern Physics with Lab    3 units

Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Physics 21 and Math 8. • Advisory: Physics 22 and Physics 23.

This course is a calculus-based study of relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic, and nuclear physics. It is designed for engineering, physical science, and computer science majors.

2920   12:45p-2:45p TTh   SCI 122   Morris J J

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