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PHYS 002B: General Physics - Electricity and Magnetism

Course Description

This is a trigonometry-based course in Physics for majors in subjects other than engineering or the physical sciences. The course covers electricity, magnetism, optics, atomic physics, nuclear physics, special relativity, simple harmonic motion, mechanical waves, and sound. Instructors emphasize concepts and problem solving.

Units: 5

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 64 – 72
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 54

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: PHYS 002A
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • WVC GE: Area A-5: Natural Sciences
  • CSU GE: Area B1 - Physical Sciences
    Area B3 - Laboratory Activity- Lab course used from B1 or B2
  • UC/IGETC GE: Area 5A - Physical Sciences
    Area 5C – Laboratory
  • C-ID: PHYS 110 - Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics B
Last Updated 6/28/24