PHYS 56 - Physics 2: E&M and Heat

    Recent Professors
    Marc Royster, Quinn MacPherson
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24–32 students
    Difficulty
    7.3Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    PHYS 055 and MATH 067 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 077 or equivalent college course with a minimum grade of C.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This is the second semester of a three-semester introductory calculus-based physics course. It is a fundamental treatment of the general principles of Physics for those majoring in physics and engineering. Topics included are electricity, magnetism, the laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, and entropy. (C-ID PHYS201)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed Fri 12:10pm–1:00pm, Mon Wed Fri 9:10am–10:00am