Physics PHYS

PHYS 3A General Physics

Units

5

Hours

4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Corequisite

MATH 003A.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

PHYS 105; C-ID: PHYS 100S when taken with PHYS 3B

AA/AS area 5; Cal-GETC Area 5A, 5C;

Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Motion, forces, gravity, energy, momentum, rotation, equilibrium, fluids, oscillations, waves, sound, and thermodynamics for students majoring in the biological or medical sciences.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

PHYS 3B General Physics

Units

5

Hours

4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Prerequisite

PHYS 003A.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

PHYS 110; C-ID: PHYS 100S when taken with PHYS 3A

AA/AS area 5; Cal-GETC Area 5A, 5C;

Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Electric and magnetic forces, fields, and energy, DC and AC circuits, light, relativity, quantum physics, atoms, molecules, and nuclei for students majoring in the biological or medical sciences.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHYS 4A General Physics with Calculus

Units

5

Hours

4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Prerequisite

MATH 003A and MATH 003B.

Corequisite

MATH 003B.

Advisory

PHYS 010.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

PHYS 205; C-ID: PHYS 200S when taken with PHYS 4B+ 4C

AA/AS area 5; Cal-GETC Area 5A, 5C;

Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Motion, forces, gravity, energy, momentum, rotation, equilibrium, fluids, oscillations, waves, and sound.

Offered: Fall 2026 (5 sections)

PHYS 4B General Physics with Calculus

Units

5

Hours

4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Prerequisite

PHYS 004A and MATH 003B and MATH 003C.

Corequisite

MATH 003C.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

PHYS 210, PHYS 200S when taken w/PHYS 4A + 4C

AA/AS area 5; Cal-GETC Area 5A, 5C;

Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Thermodynamics, electric forces and fields, magnetic forces and fields, electricity, and AC and DC circuits.

Offered: Fall 2026 (3 sections)

PHYS 4C General Physics with Calculus

Units

5

Hours

4 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Prerequisite

PHYS 004B and MATH 003C and MATH 003E and MATH 003F.

Corequisite

MATH 003E and MATH 003F.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

PHYS 215; C-ID: PHYS 200S when taken with PHYS 4A+ 4B

AA/AS area 5; Cal-GETC Area 5A, 5C;

Comprehensive study of major topics of physics: Light, interference, relativity, quantum physics, atoms, molecules, and nuclei.

Offered: Fall 2026 (2 sections)

PHYS 10 Introduction to Physics

Units

4

Hours

4 hours lecture

Advisory

MATH 201 or MATH 210D or MATH 202.

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in PHYS 2A-2B, 3A-3B, or 4A-4B-4C.

AA/AS area 5; Cal-GETC Area 5A;

Elementary study of major topics of physics: Motion, forces, gravity, matter, energy, momentum, rotation, oscillation, sound, heat, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, light, quantum physics, atoms, nuclei, and relativity.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

PHYS 49 Independent Study in Physics

Units

.5-5

Hours

.5 - 5 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU

UC transferability is determined by UC faculty after transfer, please see a counselor for more information.

In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Physics. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.