Physics (PH)
PH 001 Introductory Physics Units: 4
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts, theories, and principles of physics. Topics include mechanics, properties of matter, heat, electricity and magnetism, waves, and modern physics. Note: This course is designed for students in general education who need to satisfy a laboratory requirement in the physical sciences, and for those in technical programs who need an introduction to physical concepts.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MATH 054.
Advisory: ENG 061.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC* Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C
PH 002A College Physics I Units: 4
This is an algebra and trigonometry-based physics course designed for majors not seeking a degree in the sciences or engineering. This course is the first semester of the Physics 2 sequence. Topics include mechanics, sound, fluids, thermodynamics, and wave motion. This course is offered in the Fall semester of even-numbered years. (C-ID PHYS 100S; PHYS 105)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MATH 005 & ENG 061 .
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC* Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C
PH 002B College Physics II Units: 4
This is an algebra and trigonometry-based physics course designed for majors not seeking a degree in the sciences or engineering. This course is the second semester of the Physics 2 sequence. Topics include electricity, magnetism, optics, and selected topics from modern physics. This course is offered in the Spring semester of odd-numbered years. Note: The physics 2 sequence satisfies the physics requirement for some pre-professional students. (C-ID PHYS 110; PHYS 100S)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: PH 002A.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC* Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C
PH 003A Engineering Physics Units: 4
This is the first semester of the three-semester calculus-based physics sequence for scientists and engineers including those entering the computer fields. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, and sound. (C-ID PHYS 205)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MATH 001A.
Advisory: ENG 001A.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC* Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C
PH 003B Engineering Physics Units: 4
This is the second semester of the calculus-based physics sequence for scientists and engineers including those entering the computer fields. Topics include electricity, magnetism, and thermodynamics. (C-ID PHYS 210)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: PH 003A MATH 001B or concurrent enrollment.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC* Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C
PH 003C Engineering Physics Units: 4
This is the third semester of the calculus-based physics sequence for scientists and engineers including those entering the computer fields. Topics include electromagnetic waves, geometric and physical optics, relativity, quantum physics, and the physics of atoms, nuclei, and elementary particles. (C-ID PHYS 215)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: PH 003B.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC* Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B1, B3 IGETC: 5A, 5C
PH 006A Electric Circuits for Engineering &,Science Units: 4
This course is the first semester of a one year course designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of the theoretical background and experimental application of modern electronic devices and circuitry. It covers basic electronic concepts, solid state devices such as diodes and transistors, and an introduction to basic analog and digital circuit design and analysis emphasizing practical applications, including Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's laws; nodal and loop analysis; analysis of linear circuits; network theorems; transients in RLC circuits; sinusoidal steady-state analysis and application of PSPICE to circuit analysis. (Equivalent to ENGR 006A.)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MATH 001A.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C1 CSU GE: None IGETC: None
PH 011 Statics Units: 3
This course is an introduction to the analysis of forces on engineering structures in equilibrium. Vector analysis is utilized to study two- and three-dimensional frames, machines, and trusses. Principles of friction, centroids, center of gravity, and moment of inertia for areas and masses are applied to analyze complex real-world problems. (Equivalent to ENGR 011.)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: PH 003A & MATH 001B.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
PH 012 Dynamics Units: 3
This course is intended for engineering majors planning to transfer to four-year institutions. It covers the fundamentals of kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Topics include kinematics of particle motion, Newton's Second Law, planar and three dimensional motion of rigid bodies, momentum and energy principles for rigid body motion, and an introduction to vibrations and oscillations. (Equivalent to ENGR 012.)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: ENGR 011 or PH 011.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
PH 017 Introduction to Meteorology Units: 3
This course includes the study of the earth's atmosphere, its composition and vertical structure, energy budgets, air pollution and global warming, clouds and precipitation, weather systems and forecasting, severe weather, and atmospheric optics. (C-ID GEOG 130)
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: None Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MATH 054.
Advisory: ENG 061.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B1 IGETC: 5A
PH 017L Introduction to Meteorology Lab Units: 1
This laboratory course is designed to reinforce and enhance the material covered in PH 017, Introduction to Meteorology. It includes activities about the earth's atmosphere, energy budgets, air pollution and global warming, clouds and precipitation, weather systems and forecasting, and severe weather.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MATH 054 & ENG 061.
Corequisite: PH 017 or previously completed.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B3 IGETC: 5C
PH 020A Physics for Life Sciences Majors I Units: 4
This is a calculus-based physics course designed for life science majors and transfers. This course is the first semester of the two semester Physics 20 sequence. Topics include mechanics, simple harmonic motion, fluids, and thermodynamics. This course is offered in Fall semesters.
Lecture Hours: 54 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: MATH 001A.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: C1 CSU GE: B1 IGETC: 5A
PH 031 Undergraduate Research Experience Units: 2
Under the supervision of STEM faculty, students will select a project to be completed during the semester. Topics will include information retrieval, computer skills applied to laboratory research, time management and organizational skills, application of modern research methods, experimental design, data collection and analysis, presentation skills (written and oral), and applying for summer internship opportunities. This course is intended for students pursuing a STEM degree and who have completed a minimum of 35 college level units.
Lecture Hours: 18 Lab Hours: 54 Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: PH 003B.
Advisory: LIS 001.
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
PH 095A Physics Work Experience Units: 1-5
This work experience course of supervised employment provides students the opportunity to connect academics to applied experiential learning in the workplace. It assists students in developing transferable employability skills, career awareness, learning industry culture, competencies and norms, and developing professional networks that support career mobility. To enroll, students must have a job or internship placement in a part-time or full-time capacity. Credit may be accrued at the rate of one to five (1-5) units per semester based on the student's ability to meet the hours required per unit enrolled. Students must work 54 hours per unit earned. This Work Experience course is available to students whose job or internship placement is directly related to Physics.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 270 Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None
