Physics A110-
Intro to Physics
(3)
Important phenomena in physics. Experimental illustrations. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: Math A010 and A020
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Physics A111-
Introdctry Physics Lab
(1)
Introductory physics laboratory to complement Physics 110. Not open to those who hold credit for any other physics laboratory course.
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Physics A120-
Gen:Mech/Waves/Thermody
(4)
The first semester of a two-semester sequence (with Physics A125) covering all topics in basic physics. Requires algebra and trigonometry. Satisfies the requirements for biological sciences and technical programs except physics, chemistry, and engineering. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. PREREQUISITE: Math A120 or concurrent enrollment. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Physics A120L-
Gen Physics M/W/T Lab
(0)
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Physics A125-
Gen:Elec/Magnetsm/Light
(4)
Continuation of Physics 120.
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Physics A125L-
Gen:Elec/Mag/Light Lab
(0)
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Physics A130-
Mechanic/Waves/Thermody
(4)
AA study of general principles of mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics. Emphasis will be on Newton’s three laws of motion, theory of gravity, conservation laws, laws of thermodynamics, generation and propagation of mechanical waves. The first semester of a two-semester sequence (with Physics A135) requiring calculus. PREREQUISITE: Math A180. COREQUISITE: Math A185. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Physics A130L-
Mech/Waves/Thermody Lab
(0)
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Physics A135-
Elecmagn/Light/Mod Phys
(4)
A study of general principles of electricity, electromagnetism, optics, theory of relativity, and quantum theory with applications to atoms, nuclei and elementary particles.
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Physics A185-
Gen: Mechanics & Waves
(4)
The Physics A185, A280, A285 sequence is required for students planning to major in physics, chemistry or engineering. Newton’s laws of motion, dynamics of particles in a given force field. gravitation, conservation laws of energy, momentum, angular momentum, and the kinematics of rigid body rotation. Propagation of mechanical waves in different elastic medium, waves on the string, water waves, sound waves. PREREQUISITE: Math A180. COREQUISITE: Math A185. ADVISORY: One year of high school physics or a semester of college physics. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC.
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Physics A185L-
Gen Physics M/S Lab
(0)
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Physics A280-
Gen: Elec/Magnetism
(4)
Continuation of Physics 185.
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Physics A280L-
Gen: Elec/Magnetism Lab
(0)
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Physics A285-
Gen:Therm/Rel/Quan
(4)
Heat, light, modern physics.
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Physics A285L-
Gen Physics H/L Lab
(0)
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