PHYS 4C - Physics for Scientists and Engineers III

Recent Professors: Joseph F. McCullough, Marcus D. Watson
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Spring 2026
Class Size: 20–24 students
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: MATH 5B - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II AND PHYS 4A - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of PHYS 4C
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
Description: Covers thermodynamics, optics, and introduction to modern physics for scientists and engineers. This is the third course in the calculus-based physics sequence. Spring semester and alternate summers. Some of the class hours for this course may be scheduled as To Be Arranged (TBA). May be offered in a distance-learning format. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC, WITH LIMITS: PHYS 2A, 2B, and 4A, 4B, 4C combined: maximum credit- one series. Deduct credit for duplication of topics.
Usually Held: Tue Wed Thu 11:20am–12:35pm, Mon 11:20am–2:25pm, Mon 2:40pm–5:45pm, Tue Wed Thu 9:40am–10:55am