PHYS 46 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

    Recent Professors
    D. Carson, M. Padilla
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    4.7Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a C or better in: PHYS 45 and; MATH 65B
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of PHYS 46
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    For students majoring in physical science or engineering. Electromagnetic concepts: electric force, Coulomb’s Law, electric field, Gauss’ Law, electric potential energy, electric potential, capacitance, resistance, electromotive force, power, meters, RC circuits, magnetic field, magnetic force, cyclotrons, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law, Maxwell's equations, inductors, LC circuits, and LCR circuits, impedance and power factor.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 5:00pm–6:50pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:50am, Fri 9:00am–11:50am, Thu 11:00am–1:50pm