Contact Information
- Division
- Sciences and Mathematics
- Dean
- Randy Lehr
- Associate Dean
- Megan D'Errico
- Division Office
- V 211, Rocklin Campus
Overview
The Physics Department offers coursework satisfying the needs of students wishing to transfer to four-year colleges and other institutions for further study in science and engineering. Those students wishing a basic background in Physics for study in the many fields based upon science and careers in teaching, medicine, agriculture and other sciences will also find coursework.
TRANSFER MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Physics are available in the Counseling Center. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for specific transfer requirements. Four-year graduates in Physics are qualified for positions in research, teaching, engineering, medicine and industry.
Faculty
Dominic Calabrese
Professor, Physics
B.S., DePaul University
M.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Aviva Shackell
Professor, Physics
B.S., University of California, Santa Barbara
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Degrees/Certificates
Associate Degree for Transfer
Physics for Transfer
AS-T Degree
Physics is a program that provides students of diverse abilities and needs rigorous preparation that affords them opportunities to develop the technical, analytical and critical thinking skills necessary to achieve their wide ranging goals and become lifelong learners. Program curriculum introduces students to the fundamental principles that govern the nature of interactions in the physical world. The curriculum strongly emphasizes both the theoretical and experimental fundamentals in physics. Successful completion of the curriculum in physics prepares the student for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer degree (AS-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Physics or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Students earning an associate degree for transfer and meeting the CSU minimum transfer admission requirements are guaranteed admission with junior standing to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Upon transfer, students will be required to complete no more than 60 additional prescribed units to earn a bachelor’s degree.
To earn the Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer degree, students must complete 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including both of the following:
- completion of all courses required for the major with grades of “C” or better; and
- completion of the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE) pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. (Students transferring to a CSU campus using IGETC must complete Area 1C Oral Communication to be eligible for admission.)
The exact wording of the law pertaining to associate degrees for transfer may be found in Education Code Section 66746.
It is highly recommended that, prior to transferring, students complete courses that satisfy the CSU United States History, Constitution and American Ideals graduation requirement. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
RESTRICTION: International coursework from non-United States regionally accredited institutions cannot be applied to associate degrees for transfer.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 0205 | Principles of Physics: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 0205L | Principles of Physics Laboratory: Mechanics | 1 |
| PHYS 0210 | Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 0210L | Principles of Physics Laboratory: Electricity and Magnetism | 1 |
| PHYS 0215 | Principles of Physics: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 0215L | Principles of Physics Laboratory: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics | 1 |
| MATH 0030 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 0031 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 0032 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | 4 |
| Total Units | 25 | |
Additional Recommended Preparation
While not required for this degree, completion of these courses will better prepare students for upper-division physics courses.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 0033 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 6 |
| CHEM 0001A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
UC Transfer Pathway: Physics
AS-T Degree
The UC Transfer Pathway in Physics prepares students to transfer into the UC system to complete a bachelor’s degree in Physics.
In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
Students must fulfill the major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0 and complete the following general education pattern:
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 0001A | General Chemistry I | 5-6 |
| or CHEM 0003A & CHEM 0003B | General Chemistry I - Part 1 and General Chemistry I - Part 2 | |
| CHEM 0001B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| ENGL 0001A | College Reading, Writing and Research | 4 |
| MATH 0030 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 0031 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 0032 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 0033 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 6 |
| PHYS 0205 | Principles of Physics: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 0205L | Principles of Physics Laboratory: Mechanics | 1 |
| PHYS 0210 | Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 0210L | Principles of Physics Laboratory: Electricity and Magnetism | 1 |
| PHYS 0215 | Principles of Physics: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 0215L | Principles of Physics Laboratory: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics | 1 |
| Select 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking and Writing about Literature | ||
| Critical Thinking and Writing across the Curriculum | ||
| Introduction to Critical Thinking | ||
| Select 3-4 units from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Visual Communication (Also COMM 0012) | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Survey of Western Art I: Prehistory through the Middle Ages | ||
| Survey of Western Art II: Renaissance Traditions | ||
| Survey of Western Art III: Modern through Contemporary | ||
| History of Women in Art | ||
| History and Aesthetics of Photography (Also PHOT 0010) | ||
| History of the Arts of Africa, the Americas, and Oceania | ||
| History of Asian Art | ||
| History of Islamic Art | ||
| Performance of Diverse Literatures | ||
| Visual Communication (Also AAD 0012) | ||
| American Sign Language III | ||
| American Sign Language IV | ||
| Introduction to Deaf Studies | ||
| Introduction to LGBTIQ Literature | ||
| Introduction to Literary Criticism and Critical Concepts | ||
| Literature by Women | ||
| Introduction to Drama as Literature | ||
| American Literature - Beginnings through Civil War | ||
| American Literature - Civil War to the Present | ||
| Introduction to Poetry | ||
| Introduction to Shakespeare (The Drama) | ||
| Introduction to the Novel | ||
| Introduction to the Short Story | ||
| American Film Masterpieces | ||
| International Film Masterpieces | ||
| The Filmed Novel | ||
| The Documentary Film | ||
| Young Adult Literature | ||
| English Literature | ||
| English Literature | ||
| World Literature | ||
| World Literature | ||
| Literature of Science Fiction | ||
| Ethnic Images in Film | ||
| Elementary French - Level II | ||
| Intermediate French - Level I | ||
| Intermediate French - Level II | ||
| Western Civilization to 1715 | ||
| Western Civilization since 1715 | ||
| History of the United States to 1877 | ||
| History of the United States since 1865 | ||
| The African American Experience in American History to 1877 | ||
| The African American Experience in American History since 1877 | ||
| History of Traditional East Asia | ||
| History of Modern East Asia | ||
| California History | ||
| Contemporary United States History | ||
| American Military History | ||
| Chicano/Mexican American History | ||
| Russian History - 10th Century to Present | ||
| Native American History | ||
| Women in American History | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Humanities I | ||
| Introduction to Humanities II | ||
| Introduction to Asian Humanities | ||
| Classical Roots of the Contemporary Western World | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion (Also WMST 0003) | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Introduction to Mythology | ||
| Introduction to Atheism | ||
| Introduction to the Hebrew Bible | ||
| Introduction to the New Testament | ||
| Elementary Japanese - Level II | ||
| Queer (LGBTIQ) Film History | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Introduction to Asian Philosophy | ||
| History of Ancient Greek Philosophy | ||
| History of Modern Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy of Women in Western Cultures | ||
| Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Ethics | ||
| Introduction to the Philosophy of Science | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
| Music Theory III | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| Introduction and History of Jazz | ||
| Survey of Music History and Literature to 1750 | ||
| Survey of Music History and Literature from 1750 to Present | ||
| Introduction to Music: History of Rock and Roll | ||
| History and Aesthetics of Photography | ||
| Intermediate Spanish - Level I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish - Level II | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Costume History | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion (Also HUM 0009) | ||
| Select 3-4 units from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Administration of Justice | ||
| Food, Society and the Environment | ||
| Introduction to Agricultural Business and Economics | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Native Peoples of North America | ||
| Introduction to Archaeology | ||
| Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| Native Peoples of California | ||
| Magic, Witchcraft, Ritual, Myth and Religion | ||
| Global Problems | ||
| Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | ||
| History of Women in Art | ||
| Law and Society | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Communication Theory, Methods, and Practice | ||
| Mass Communication: Media and Society | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Sciences and Sustainability | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies | ||
| Introduction to African American Studies | ||
| Native American Policy and Law | ||
| Ethnic Images in Film | ||
| Introduction to Native American Studies | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Geography of California | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Human Development Through the Lifespan | ||
| Child, Family, and Community | ||
| Child Growth and Development | ||
| Psychology of Intimate Relationships and Family (Also PSYC 0110) | ||
| The Family (Also SOC 0004) | ||
| Western Civilization to 1715 | ||
| Western Civilization since 1715 | ||
| History of the United States to 1877 | ||
| History of the United States since 1865 | ||
| The African American Experience in American History to 1877 | ||
| The African American Experience in American History since 1877 | ||
| History of Traditional East Asia | ||
| History of Modern East Asia | ||
| California History | ||
| Contemporary United States History | ||
| American Military History | ||
| Chicano/Mexican American History | ||
| Russian History - 10th Century to Present | ||
| Native American History | ||
| Women in American History | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History since 1500 | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion (Also WMST 0003) | ||
| Introduction to LGBT Studies/Queer Theory (Also WMST 0002) | ||
| American Government | ||
| Comparative Government | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Russian and East European Political Systems | ||
| California Politics and Government | ||
| Politics of the Developing World | ||
| American Foreign Policy | ||
| Politics of the Middle East | ||
| Terrorism | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory | ||
| Introduction to Political Science Research Methods | ||
| Women and Politics in a Global Society | ||
| General Principles of Psychology | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Research Methods in Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Adjustment | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Death and Dying | ||
| Psychology of Intimate Relationships and Family (Also HDEV 0021) | ||
| Psychology of Women | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Psychology and Film | ||
| Environmental Psychology | ||
| Cultural Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Race, Ethnicity and Inequality | ||
| The Family (Also HDEV 22) | ||
| Sociology of Women's Health | ||
| Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control | ||
| Feminism and Social Action | ||
| Sociology of Gender | ||
| Introduction to Hip Hop and Social Justice | ||
| Introduction to Social Justice | ||
| Introduction to Women's Studies | ||
| Introduction to LGBT Studies/Queer Theory (Also LGBT 0001) | ||
| Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion (Also HUM 0009) | ||
| Feminism and Social Action (Also SOC 0010) | ||
| Select 3-5 units from the following: | 3-5 | |
| Introduction to Plant Science (Also BIOL 0021) | ||
| Introduction to Animal Science | ||
| Biological Anthropology | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Anthropology | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Botany | ||
| General Zoology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Human Anatomy | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Introduction to Biology | ||
| Concepts of Biology | ||
| Natural History, Ecology and Conservation (Also ESS 0014) | ||
| Marine Biology | ||
| Introduction to Plant Science (Also AGRI 0156) | ||
| Introduction to Ornithology | ||
| Introduction to Entomology | ||
| General Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Biology: A Human Perspective | ||
| Natural History, Ecology and Conservation (Also BIOL 0014) | ||
| Introduction to Biopsychology | ||
| Select one of the following Language Other Than English options: | 0-5 | |
| American Sign Language I | ||
| American Sign Language II | ||
| American Sign Language III | ||
| Elementary French - Level I | ||
| Elementary French - Level II | ||
| Intermediate French - Level I | ||
| Intermediate French - Level II | ||
| Elementary German - Level I | ||
| Elementary German - Level II | ||
| Elementary Italian - Level I | ||
| Elementary Italian - Level II | ||
| Elementary Japanese - Level I | ||
| Elementary Japanese - Level II | ||
| Elementary Spanish - Level I | ||
| Elementary Spanish - Level II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish - Level I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish - Level II | ||
| Completion of two years of the same foreign language in high school with grades of “C” or better. | ||
| Equivalent proficiency demonstrated by a specified minimum score on College Board SAT II tests in languages other than English; or a score of 3, 4, or 5 on any languages other than English College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations; or a score of 5 or higher on any languages other than English International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Examinations. | ||
| Completion of two years of formal schooling at the sixth grade level or higher in an institution where the language of instruction is not English with grades of “C” or better. | ||
| Total Units | 57-67 | |
Additional Recommended Preparation:
While not required for this degree, completion of these courses will better prepare students for upper-division physics courses.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Programming Concepts and Methodology I | ||
| Programming and Problem Solving in Engineering |
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IGETC for STEM is only an option for students earning AS-T degrees in Biology for Transfer, Chemistry for Transfer, UCTP: Chemistry, and/or UCTP: Physics. IGETC for STEM certification requires the following courses before transfer:
- All courses in Areas 1 (except 1C for UC-bound students), 2, and 5 of the traditional IGETC;
- Two courses in Area 3 - one course in Area 3A and one course in Area 3B; and
- Two courses in Area 4 from two different disciplines.
The following deferred courses must be completed after transfer:
- One remaining lower-division general education course in Area 3;
- One remaining lower-division general education course in Area 4; and
- One course in Area 6 for UC-bound students who have not satisfied the requirement through proficiency.
(The deferred lower-division courses must be replaced with calculus and/or science courses that are required to be taken before transfer to the university.)
Courses
Understanding course descriptions
PHYS 0000A. Preparation for Calculus-Based Physics
Units: 4
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 27 with grade of "C" or better
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended
Hours: 72 lecture
Intended to provide stronger preparation for Physics 205 than Physics 105. Focuses on measurement and the development of the conceptual and mathematical frameworks necessary for problem-solving in physics. (not transferable)
PHYS 0010. Basic Concepts in Physics
Units: 3
Prerequisite: Eligibility for Math D
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended
Hours: 54 lecture
Introduction to the laws of motion, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, atomic and nuclear physics, and relativity. Emphasis on familiar phenomena in everyday life. Intended for nonscience majors. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0010L. Basic Concepts in Physics Laboratory
Unit: 1
Formerly known as PHYS 11
Prerequisite: Completion with grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 10
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended
Hours: 54 laboratory
An optional laboratory course taken in conjunction with PHYS 10. Integrates abstract concepts from PHYS 10 into concrete applications through experimentation. Topics include the SI system of measurement; motion; fluids and properties of matter; thermodynamics; waves; sound; electricity and magnetism; and light and optics. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0028. Independent Study
Units: 1-3
Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge at an independent study level in an area where no specific curriculum offering is currently available. Independent study might include, but is not limited to, research papers, special subject area projects, and research projects. See Independent Study page in catalog. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0105. General Physics I
Units: 4
Formerly known as PHYS 2A (PHYS 105 and 105L, combined)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 27 or equivalent with grade of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 105L
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended
Hours: 72 lecture
Noncalculus introduction to the principles of mechanics, properties of matter and heat. Emphasis on applications relevant to several majors, including premedical, predental, optometry, forestry, architecture, and biological science. (combined with PHYS 105L, C-ID PHYS 105) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0105L. General Physics I Laboratory
Unit: 1
Formerly known as PHYS 2A (PHYS 105 and 105L, combined)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 27 or high school trigonometry with grade of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 105
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended
Hours: 54 laboratory
Laboratory portion of PHYS 105. Noncalculus introduction to the principles of mechanics, properties of matter and heat. Emphasis on applications relevant to several majors, including premedical, predental, optometry, forestry, architecture, and biological science. (combined with PHYS 105, C-ID PHYS 105) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0110. General Physics II
Units: 4
Formerly known as PHYS 2B (PHYS 110 and 110L, combined)
Prerequisite: Completion of PHYS 105 and 105L with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 110L
Hours: 72 lecture
Noncalculus introduction to the principles of waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Emphasis on applications relevant to several majors, including premedical, predental, optometry, forestry, architecture, and biological science. (combined with PHYS 110L, C-ID PHYS 110) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0110L. General Physics II Laboratory
Unit: 1
Formerly known as PHYS 2B (PHYS 110 and 110L, combined)
Prerequisite: Completion of PHYS 105 and 105L with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 110
Hours: 54 laboratory
Laboratory portion of PHYS 110. Noncalculus introduction to the principles of waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Emphasis on applications relevant to several majors, including premedical, predental, optometry, forestry, architecture, and biological science. (combined with PHYS 110, C-ID PHYS 110) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0140. Survey of Chemistry and Physics
Units: 4
Also known as CHEM 140
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH D with grade of "C" or better, or placement by matriculation assessment process
Hours: 108 (54 lecture, 54 laboratory)
A conceptual introduction to the basic principles of physics and chemistry including matter, physical and chemical properties, forces and motion, energy, electromagnetism, electromagnetic waves, atomic structure, bonding, solutions and chemical reactions. The inter-dependence of chemistry and physics will be emphasized. This course is intended for non-science majors. (C-ID PHYS 140) (CSU, UC)
PHYS 0205. Principles of Physics: Mechanics
Units: 4
Formerly known as PHYS 4A (PHYS 205 and 205L, combined)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 30 and 31 with grades of "C" or better (MATH 31 may be taken concurrently); AND PHYS A or PHYS 105, or high school physics with grade(s) of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 205L
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended
Hours: 72 lecture
Calculus-based introduction to the principles of kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, gravitation and fluids. The Physics 205/210/215 series presents the general principles and analytical methods used in physics for physical science and engineering majors. (combined with PHYS 205L, C-ID PHYS 205) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0205L. Principles of Physics Laboratory: Mechanics
Unit: 1
Formerly known as PHYS 4A (PHYS 205 and 205L, combined)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 30 and 31 with grades of "C" or better (MATH 31 may be taken concurrently); AND PHYS A, PHYS 105, or high school physics with grade(s) of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 205
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 11 strongly recommended
Hours: 54 laboratory
Laboratory portion of PHYS 205. Calculus-based introduction to the principles of kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, gravitation and fluids. The Physics 205/210/215 sequence presents the general principles and analytical methods used in physics for physical science and engineering majors. (combined with PHYS 205, C-ID PHYS 205) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0210. Principles of Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
Units: 3
Formerly known as PHYS 4B (PHYS 210 and 210L, combined)
Prerequisite: Completion of PHYS 205, PHYS 205L, and MATH 31 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 210L
Hours: 54 lecture
Electrostatics, AC and DC circuits, magnetism, Maxwell's Equations, electromagnetic waves, and the electric and magnetic properties of matter. The 205-210-215 sequence presents general principles and analytical methods used in physics for physical science and engineering majors. (combined with PHYS 210L, C-ID PHYS 210) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0210L. Principles of Physics Laboratory: Electricity and Magnetism
Unit: 1
Formerly known as PHYS 4B (PHYS 210 and 210L, combined)
Prerequisite: Completion of PHYS 205, PHYS 205L, and MATH 31 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 210
Hours: 54 laboratory
Laboratory portion of PHYS 210. Electrostatics, AC and DC circuits, magnetism, Maxwell's Equations, electromagnetic waves, and the electric and magnetic properties of matter. The 205-210-215 sequence presents general principles and analytical methods used in physics for physical science and engineering majors. (combined with PHYS 210, C-ID PHYS 210) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0210R. Problem Solving for Physics 210
Unit: 1
Formerly known as PHYS 4Y
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 210
Hours: 18 lecture
Optional problem solving course to accompany PHYS 210. Includes electric forces and fields, electrical potential, capacitors and dielectrics, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, and DC and AC circuits. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0215. Principles of Physics: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics
Units: 3
Formerly known as PHYS 4C (PHYS 215 and 215L, combined)
Prerequisite: Completion of PHYS 205, PHYS 205L, and MATH 31 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 215L
Hours: 54 lecture
Thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, waves, geometrical and physical optics, sound, and modern physics. The 205-210-215 series presents general principles and analytical methods used in physics for physical science and engineering majors. (combined with PHYS 215L, C-ID PHYS 215) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0215L. Principles of Physics Laboratory: Heat, Waves and Modern Physics
Unit: 1
Formerly known as PHYS 4C (PHYS 215 and 215L, combined)
Prerequisite: Completion of PHYS 205, PHYS 205L, and MATH 31 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 215
Hours: 54 laboratory
Laboratory portion of PHYS 215. Covers topics of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, waves, geometrical and physical optics, sound, and modern physics. (combined with PHYS 215, C-ID PHYS 215) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
PHYS 0215R. Problem Solving for Physics 215
Unit: 1
Formerly known as PHYS 4Z
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 215
Hours: 18 lecture
Optional problem solving course to accompany PHYS 215. Includes thermodynamics, mechanical waves, optics, and modern physics.(CSU, UC-with unit limitation)
Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)
- Correctly apply the appropriate mathematical tools and physical concepts to solve problems and model physical systems at a level commensurate with the level of mathematics required.
- Apply basic physical principles conceptually to explain simple physical systems and everyday phenomena at a level commensurate with the level of mathematics required.
- Utilize technology as an experimental tool at a level commensurate with the curriculum.
- Evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific data and utilize verbal and written communication skills to share results of physical measurements at a level commensurate with the curriculum.
