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CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

Physical Science



CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

PHYC 2A-2B. Introductory Physics (3-3)
Lec-3, conf-1
Required of premedical students, biology, and some architecture students.
PREREQ.: For PHYC 2A: HS physics or PHYC 40, and HS trigonometry or MATH 95.
PREREQ.: For PHYC 2B: PHYC 2A
COREQ.: For PHYC 2A: PHYC 2AL
COREQ.: For PHYC 2B: PHYC 2BL
Lectures illustrating principles of physics.
PHYC 2A. Mechanics, fluids, heat, and sound. CSU/UC (CAN PHYS 2 = PHYC 2A+2AL
PHYC 2B. Electricity, magnetism, light, and selected topics in modern physics. CSU/UC (CAN PHYS 4 = PHYC 2B+2BL; CAN PHYS SEQ A = PHYC 2A+2AL+2B+2BL)

PHYC 2AC-2BC. Introductory Physics--Calculus Supplement (0.5-0.5)
Lec-1, conf-0.5 (9 wks)
Required of some premedical, biology, and architecture students. CSU/UC
PREREQ.: For PHYC 2AC: MATH 110A or 100A; Completion/concurrent enrollment in PHYC 2A
PREREQ.: For PHYC 2BC: MATH 110B or 100B; Completion/concurrent enrollment in PHYC 2B
PHYC 2AC. The application of calculus to topics in mechanics, fluids, heat and sound.
PHYC 2BC. The application of calculus to topics in electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics.

PHYC 2AL-2BL. Introductory Physics Laboratory (1-1)
Lab-3
Required of premedical, biology, and some architecture students
PREREQ.: For PHYC 2AL: Completion/concurrent enrollment in PHYC 2A
PREREQ.: For PHYC 2BL: Completion/concurrent enrollment in PHYC 2B
Laboratory experiments.
PHYC 2AL. Mechanics, fluids, heat, and sound. CSU/UC (CAN PHYS 2 = PHYC 2A+2AL
PHYC 2BL. Electricity, magnetism, and light. CSU/UC (CAN PHYS 4 = PHYC 2B+2BL; CAN PHYS SEQ A = PHYC 2A+2AL+2B+2BL)

PHYC 4A-4B-4C-4D. Physics for Scientists and Engineers (3-3-3-3)
Lec-3, conf-1
Required of physics, chemistry, and engineering majors planning to transfer to the University of California, or into other engineering or physical science transfer programs.
PREREQ.: PHYC 4A: HS physics or PHYC 41, and Completion/concurrent enrollment in MATH 110B;
PHYC 4B: PHYC 4A, and MATH 110B;
PHYC 4C: PHYC 4B; PHYC 4D: PHYC 4C and Completion/concurrent enrollment in MATH 110C
COREQ.: PHYC 4A: PHYC 4AL; PHYC 4B: PHYC 4BL; PHYC 4C: PHYC 4CL; PHYC 4D: PHYC 4DL
Advise: PHYC 4D/4DL and PHYC 4C/4CL concur.
Mathematical development of physics.
PHYC 4A. Mechanics. CSU/UC (CAN PHYS 8 = PHYC 4A+4AL)
PHYC 4B. Electricity and magnetism, and AC circuit theory. CSU/UC (CAN PHYS 12 = PHYC 4B+4BL)
PHYC 4C. Waves, geometrical and physical optics, and thermodynamics. CSU/UC (CAN PHYS 14 = PHYC 4C+4CL; CAN PHYS SEQ B = PHYC 4A+4AL+4B+4BL+4C+4CL)
PHYC 4D. Relativity and quantum mechanics. CSU/UC

PHYC 4AL-4BL-4CL-4DL. Physics Laboratory for Scientists and Engineers (1-1-1-l)
Lab-3
Required of physics, chemistry, and engineering majors planning to transfer to the University of California, Berkeley, or into other engineering or physical science transfer programs.
PREREQ.: PHYC 4AL: Completion/concurrent enrollment in PHYC 4A
COREQ.: PHYC 4BL: PHYC 4B; PHYC 4CL: PHYC 4C; PHYC 4DL: PHYC 4D
Laboratory experiments.
PHYC 4AL. Mechanics, measurements, fluids CSU/UC (CAN PHYS 8 = PHYC 4A+4AL)
PHYC 4BL. Electricity and magnetism; emphasis on oscilloscope measurement techniques. CSU/UC (CAN PHYS 12 = PHYC 4B+4BL)
PHYC 4CL. Experiments in sound, Fourier analysis, electrical oscillations and waves, geometrical and physical optics. CSU/UC (CAN PHYS 14 = PHYC 4C+4CL; CAN PHYS SEQ B = PHYC 4A+4AL+4B+4BL+4C+4CL)
PHYC 4DL. Laboratory experiments in modern physics. CSU/UC

PHYC 10. Conceptual Physics (3)
Lec-3
A conceptual, almost non-mathematical, introduction to physics with demonstrations. Topics from mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, nuclear physics, and relativity. Emphasis on topics that lead to a better understanding of our technological society and physical environment. CSU/UC

PHYC 10L. Conceptual Physics Laboratory (1)
Lab-3
Required for students enrolled in the curriculum in RADL.
PREREQ.: Completion/concurrent enrollment in PHYC 10
Laboratory experiments involving basic physics concepts. Emphasis on concept development, data handling, and laboratory skills. CSU/UC

PHYC 40. Elementary Physics (3)
Lec-3, conf-1
PREREQ.: Trigonometry or completion/concurrent enrollment in MATH 95
Elementary physics, emphasizing problem solving in kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, fluids, and electricity. CSU/UC

PHYC 41. Preparatory Physics (3)
Lec-3, conf-1
PREREQ.: Completion/concurrent enrollment in MATH 110A
Elementary physics, emphasizing concepts and problem solving in kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, electricity, magnetism, vibrations and wave phenomena. CSU/UC


Physical Science

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

P SC 11. Physical Science (3)
Lec-3, conf-1
Not open to students who have completed a college-level course in physics, physical science, chemistry, geology, or astronomy with a final grade of C or higher
A conceptual, almost non-mathematical, introduction to the physical sciences. Topics from physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, oceanography, and meteorology. Emphasis on topics which lead to a better understanding of our technological society and physical environment. CSU/UC

P SC 12. Physical Science Laboratory (1)
Lab-3, field trips
COREQ.: P SC 11
Physical Science laboratory integrates concepts from physics, chemistry, and earth science and astronomy.  Specific topics are chosen to explore specialized career paths such as teacher preparation, automotive science, or radiation technology. CSU
P SC 12A. Phys. Science Lab for Teachers

P SC 88. Physical Science for Automotive Technology (4)
Lec-3, lab-3, field trips
Physical science course integrating concepts from physics, chemistry, and environmental science into current and future trends in automotive technology such as automotive design, diagnostics, alternative fuels, batteries and electrical systems. CSU

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