Recent SemestersFall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024Class Size35 studentsCredits5PrerequisitePrerequisites: PHYS 101 and MATH 191 with a minimum grade of C Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionStudents learn the topics of mechanical waves, electromagnetic waves, light and optics, relativity, introductory quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics. Topics in molecular physics and condensed matter, as well as particle physics, may also be included. The laboratory includes both quantitative and qualitative experiments which enable students to verify, illustrate, and deduce some of the laws of physics that apply to the topics covered.Usually HeldTue Thu 11:10am–2:15pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:25am, Tue Thu 9:35am–12:40pm 