PHYSIC 102 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS WITH LABORATORY

    Recent Professors
    D. Michaels
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C
    Description
    Algebra or higher math placement. Explores Physics in a more conceptual and less mathematical approach. Similar in content to PHYSIC-101 with the addition of a laboratory component. This is a one-semester survey course introducing the topics of classical and modern physics, including physical principles concerning motion, gravity, heat, light, waves, electricity, magnetism, the atom, the nucleus, relativity, and quantum mechanics. Includes hands-on experiences and laboratory experiments. UC credit limitation: No credit for PHYSIC-102 if taken after PHYSIC-101, PHYSIC-110 or PHYSIC-220. College of the Canyons 255 CREDIT PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTIONS PHYSICS
    Usually Held
    Tue 11:15am–2:20pm