Physics

Course Descriptions

Click on course names below to see the full catalog descriptions of each course.  Unless otherwise indicated, all courses are offered as day classes in both Fall and Spring semesters.  Please check WebSchedule for details.

Physics 100 is a 3 unit course designed to satisfy the Physical Science General Education requirement for degrees and transfer to UC or CSU.

• PHYS 100 Descriptive Introduction to Physics (3 units)

The Physics 126-128 sequence is part of the CalTeach Aurora Project and is designed for students interested in careers in K-12 Science Education.

• PHYS 126 Teaching Science I: K-5 Classroom Experience & Seminar (1 unit)
• PHYS 127 Teaching Science II: Middle School Classroom Experience & Seminar (1 unit)
• PHYS 128 Teaching Science III: High School Classroom Experience & Seminar (1 unit)

Physics 150 is a course designed to help underprepared students develop skills needed for success and achievement in Physics 210 or Physics 250.

• PHYS 150 Preparation for Physics (4 units)

The Physics 210-220 sequence is designed for students majoring in some field of letters and science. It is required for students planning to enter Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Optometry, Agriculture, or Forestry. Some programs require completion of Physics 210-211-220-221.  Physics 210 and 211 are offered as day classes in both the Fall and Spring semesters.  Physics 210 is also offered as an evening course in Fall semesters.  Physics 220 and 221 are only offered in Spring semesters as day classes.

• PHYS 210 General Physics I (4 units)
• PHYS 211 General Physics I - Calculus Supplement (1 unit)
• PHYS 220 General Physics II (4 units)
• PHYS 221 General Physics II - Calculus Supplement (1 unit)

Physics 250-260-270 constitute a three-semester program designed to give student majoring in Engineering, Physics or Chemistry a thorough foundation in the fundamentals of physics. Students in other majors should consider Physics 210-211-220-221 sequence.

• PHYS 250 Physics with Calculus I (4 units)
• PHYS 260 Physics with Calculus II (4 units)
• PHYS 270 Physics with Calculus III (4 units)

The Physics 210-220 sequence is designed for students majoring in some field of letters and science. It is required for students planning to enter Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Optometry, Agriculture, or Forestry. Some programs require completion of Physics 210-211-220-221.  Physics 250, 260, and 270 are offered as day classes in both the Fall and Spring semesters.  Physics 250 is also offered in the Summer semester as a day class.

• PHYS 329 Honors Project Seminar (2.0 units)