Physics
PHYSCS 6, General Physics 4 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Sciences, + LAB) • Prerequisite: Math 2.
This course is an algebra-based study of the mechanics of solids and liquids, elastic properties of matter, heat and sound. See counselor regarding transfer credit limitations.
2825 8:00a-11:05a M SCI 153 Morse P A
8:00a-11:05a T SCI 106 Morse P A
2826 8:00a-11:05a M SCI 153 Morse P A
8:00a-11:05a W SCI 101 Morse P A
4441 6:45p-9:50p MW SCI 122 Kishimoto C T
PHYSCS 7, General Physics 4 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 5 (Physical Sciences, + LAB) • Prerequisite: Physics 6.
This course is an algebra-based study of electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, special relativity, and quantum physics.
2827 12:45p-3:45p TTh SCI 122 Morse P A
4442 7:00p-10:05p MW SCI 101 Lev N
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.
2828 3:30p-5:30p TTh SCI 153 Morris J J
3:30p-6:30p M SCI 101 Morris J J
2829 3:30p-5:30p TTh SCI 153 Morris J J
3:30p-6:30p 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 quantum physics.
2830 10:30a-2:00p MW 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 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 lectures, demonstrations, and class discussions. High school math recommended.
2831 7:45a-10:50a M SCI 122 Masada R S
2832 8:00a-11:00a Th SCI 106 Salama A H
4443 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.
2833 7:45a-10:50a W SCI 122 Salama A H
7:45a-10:50a F SCI 101 Salama A H
2834 8:00a-11:05a TTh SCI 122 Jacobi A W
2835 1:00p-4:05p TTh SCI 101 Hall A J
2836 1:15p-3:15p MW SCI 122 Said A W
1:15p-3:15p F SCI 101 Said A W
4444 7:00p-10:05p 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 rigid bodies, emphasizing Newton’s laws and its applications. This course includes an introduction to fluids. It is designed for engineering, physical science, and computer science majors.
2837 8:00a-10:05a MW SCI 106 Gamble B K
8:00a-12:00p F SCI 106 Gamble B K
2838 8:00a-10:30a TTh SCI 101 Henderson J M
8:00a-11:00a M SCI 101 Henderson J M
2839 12:45p-4:50p TTh SCI 106 Tademaru E H
4445 6:30p-10:35p TTh SCI 106 Kocharian A
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 the electricity and magnetism including the electric and magnetic properties of materials, direct and alternating circuits, electromagnetic interactions and wave theory. In addition, this course introduces special relativity. It is designed for engineering, physical science, and computer science majors.
2840 11:00a-1:05p MW SCI 122 Rojas R R
10:00a-1:00p F SCI 122 Rojas R R
2841 3:30p-5:35p MW SCI 122 Afrasiabi J
1:30p-4:30p F SCI 122 Afrasiabi J
4446 6:30p-10:00p TTh SCI 122 Majlessi A
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 the wave motion, heat, kinetic theory, and optics. It is designed for engineering, physical science, and computer science majors.
2842 2:30p-4:35p MW SCI 106 Rodríguez N C
1:30p-4:30p F SCI 106 Rodríguez N C
4447 6:30p-10:00p MW SCI 106 Rodríguez N C
PHYSCS 24, Modern Physics with Lab 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: Physics 21 and Math 8. • Skills Advisory: Physics 22 and Physics 23.
This course is a calculus-based introduction to modern physics for science majors. Topics will be selected from the areas of relativity, quantum physics and its applications.
2843 12:00p-2:30p MW SCI 101 Morris J J