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 Physics 100top of page

This course is a general survey of the basic principles of physics. It includes mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, light and modern physics with emphasis on mechanics. It is designed primarily as a prerequisite to courses in Engineering Physics.

Class hours: 3 lecture/2 lab (1 quiz} 4 units.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 140 with a grade of "C" or better.

 

Physics 101top of page

This is the first course of a two-semester sequence of college level physics for the non-engineering majors. The subjects covered are mechanics, heat, and sound.

Class hours: 3 lecture/2 lab (1 quiz) 4 units.
Prerequisite: Math 140 with a grade of "C" or better. Entering students must attain a satisfactory score on both the Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Placement Tests.

 

Physics 102top of page

This course is a continuation of Physics 101. It includes electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics.

Class hours: 3 lecture/2 lab (1 quiz) 4 units.
Prerequisite: Physics 101 with a grade of "C" or better.

 

Physics 201top of page

This is the first course in a three semester sequence designed to meet the requirements for engineering and related majors. It includes mechanics, wave motion and sound.

Class hours: 3 lecture/2 lab/1quiz 4 units.
Prerequisites: Physics 100 with a grade of "C" or better. Math 102 with a grade of "C" or better.

 

Physics 202top of page

This is the second course in a three semester sequence designed to meet the requirements for engineering and related majors. It includes electrostatics, DC circuits, capacitance, magnetic fields, induction, magnetic properties of matter, forces on conductors, torque on coil, and AC theory.

Class hours: 3 lecture/2 lab/1 Quiz 4 units.
Prerequisites: Physics 201 with a grade of "C" or better. Math 103 with a grade of "C" or better.

 

Physics 203top of page

This is the third course in a three semester sequence designed to meet the requirements for engineering and related majors. It includes thermometry, calorimetry, the gas laws, thermodynamics and kinetic theory. Modern physics subjects are the photoelectric effect, x-ray production, and nuclear effects.

Class hours: 3 lecture/2 lab/1 Quiz 4 units.
Prerequisites: Physics 201 with a grade of "C" or better.

 

Physical Science 100top of page

This is a lecture demonstration course especially designed to develop an understanding of basic science facts and concepts for non-science majors. Study of the sciences that make our technological world possible will be stressed.

Class hours: 3 lecture 3 units.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 40 with a grade of "C" or satisfactory score on Mathematics Placement Test.

 

Engineering 35top of page

This course covers the part of the science of mechanics that deals with external force systems and equilibrium conditions on bodies.

Class hours: 3 lecture Units: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 102 and PHYS 101 or PHYS 201 or equivalent with grades of Credit or "C" or higher.
Corequisite: None

 

Engineering 15top of page

This course includes the study of fundamental principles essential to understanding electric circuits, instruments, and transformers. Included are Kirchhoff's, Ohm's, and Faraday's Laws, network theorems, mesh and nodal analyses, Thevenin and Norton equivalents.

Class hours: 3 lecture 3 units.
Prerequisite: PHYS 202 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.

 

Physics 50top of page

This is an introductory course in principles of physics and its applications in a technological world. It will include applications of physical, mechanical, fluid, electrical and thermal systems. The course includes integrated labwork. (This course is not open to students with credit in PHYS 100 or higher.)

Class hours: 2 lecture/2 lab/1 hour lab arranged Units: 3
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Recommendation: Satisfactory completion of the Math Placement Process or completion of MATH 40 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.

 

Astronomy 101top of page

This is an introductory survey course in the general principles and fundamentals of astronomy. It is designed primarily for the non-science majors physical science general education credit at transfer institutions.

Class hours: 3 hours lecture per week. 3 units
Prerequisites: None

 

Astronomy 105Ltop of page

Laboratory in practical astronomical observations and studies. Designed for the student with an interest in the use of telescopes and instruments. An opportunity will be provided for additional study as a supplement to the lecture course. Occasional evening observing sessions are required.

Class hours: 3 hours per week. I unit.
Prerequisite: Astro 101 (may be taken concurrently) or consent of department.