Course Descriptions

120A General Physics I 3 hours, 3 units
Corequisite: Physics 125A and completion of or concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 121.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for or concurrent enrollment in Physics 124A.
Properties of matter, mechanics, heat and sound. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC Transfer Credit: Physics (PHYS) 120AB\121AB and 124AB and 195ABC combined: maximum credit, one series (per catalog) Deduct credit for duplication of topics.

120B General Physics II 3 hours, 3 units
Prerequisite: Physics 120A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Physics 125B.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for concurrent enrollment in Physics 124B.
Properties of electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC Transfer Credit: Physics (PHYS) 120AB\121AB and 124AB and 195ABC combined: maximum credit, one series (per catalog) Deduct credit for duplication of topics.

121A General Physics Lab 3 hours lab, 1 unit
Corequisite: Physics 120A and 125A.
This is a laboratory course to accompany Physics 120A; Physics 121A covers properties of matter, mechanics, heat, wave motion and sound. Transfer Credit: CSU and/ or private coll/univ.; UC Transfer Credit: Physics (PHYS) 120AB\121AB and 124AB and 195ABC combined: maximum credit, one series (per catalog) Deduct credit for duplication of topics.
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121B General Physics Lab 3 hours lab, 1 unit
Prerequisite: Physics 120A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Physics 120B and 125B.
This is a laboratory course to accompany Physics 120B; Physics 121B covers electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC Transfer Credit: Physics (PHYS) 120AB\121AB and 124AB and 195ABC combined: maximum credit, one series (per catalog) Deduct credit for duplication of topics.

124A General Physics 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 4 units
Prerequisite: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50.
Corequisite: Physics 125A.
Fundamental descriptions of motion and its cause, the physical and thermal properties of matter, and the transfer of energy by waves. This course is for students in those liberal arts and pre- professional courses not requiring physics with calculus. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ. UC Transfer Credit: Physics (PHYS) 120AB, 121AB and 124AB and 195ABC combined: maximum credit, one series (per catalog) deduct credit for duplication of topics.

124B General Physics 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 4 units
Prerequisite: Physics 124A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Physics 125B.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with credit for or concurrent enrollment in Physics 120B and 121B.
Fundamental descriptions of the relationship of matter and energy, including electricity and magnetism, ray and wave optics, and atomic structure. This course is for students in those liberal arts and pre-professional courses not requiring physics with calculus. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ. UC Transfer Credit: Physics (PHYS) 120AB, 121AB and 124AB and 195ABC combined: maximum credit, one series (per catalog) deduct credit for duplication of topics.
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125A Problem-Solving for General Physics 1 hour, 1 unit
Prerequisite: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50.
Corequisite: Physics 120A or 124A.
Small group discussions of physics problems and problem- solving methods. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

125B Problem-Solving for General Physics 1 hour, 1 unit
Prerequisite: Physics 124A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Physics 120B or 124B.
Small group discussions of physics problems and problem- solving methods. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

195A Mechanics 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 4 units
Prerequisite: Mathematics 150 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Mathematics 151 and Physics 196A.
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
The Physics 195A, B, C sequence is designed to give a foundation in calculus-based physics for engineering and science majors. Physics 195A deals primarily with the description of motion and its causes, and energy transfer processes. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC Transfer Credit: Physics (PHYS) 120AB\121AB and 124AB and 195ABC combined: maximum credit, one series (per catalog) Deduct credit for duplication of topics.

195B Electricity and Magnetism 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 4 units Grade Only
Prerequisite: Physics 195A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Physics 196B.
This is the second of a three-semester calculus-based general physics sequence, intended to satisfy the transfer requirements of students planning to major in the physical sciences and in engineering. The topics of study include the basic principles and applications of  electrostatics, magnetostatics, time-varying electric and magnetic phenomena, direct and alternating current circuits, elementary electronics and electromagnetic waves. Emphasis is placed on the mathematical analysis of physical problems. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ. UC transfer limitations; See a counselor.
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195C Waves, Light, and Modern Physics 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 4 units
Prerequisite: Physics 195A with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: Physics 196C.
The fundamental principles of physics in the areas of waves, the behavior of light, and an introduction to quantum physics and the atomic and nuclear properties of matter. Physics 195B and 195C may be taken concurrently only if Physics 195A was completed with a grade of ìBî or better or with approval of department. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC Transfer Credit: Physics (PHYS) 120AB\121AB and 124AB and 195ABC combined: maximum credit, one series (per catalog) Deduct credit for duplication of topics.

196A Problems in Mechanics 1 hour, 1 unit
Corequisite: Physics 195A.
Advisory: Mathematics 150 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; and English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5.
Small group discussions of problem-solving methods in physics. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

196B Problems in Electricity and Magnetism 1 hour, 1 unit
Prerequisite: Physics 195A with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Physics 195B.
Small group discussions of problem-solving methods in physics. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

196C Problems in Light and Modern Physics 1 hour, 1 unit
Corequisite: Physics 195C.
Small group discussions of problem-solving methods in physics. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.

290 Independent Study Hours by Arrangement; 1-3 units
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code from instructor for registration.
For students who wish to study special problems. This course may be taken four times with different content for a maximum of six units. Transfer Credit: CSU and/or private coll/univ.; UC transfer limitations. See a counselor.

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