Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits5PrerequisitePHYS 370 with a grade of "C" or better Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionPHYS 380 Introductory Physics - Electricity and Magnetism, Light and Modern Physics Units: 5 Hours: 72 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB Prerequisite: PHYS 370 with a grade of "C" or better Transferable: CSU; UC (PHYS 350, 360, 370, 380, 411, 421, 431 combined: maximum transfer credit of one series*; deduct credit for duplication of topics) General Education: Local GE L5; Cal-GETC Area 5A; Cal-GETC Area 5C C-ID: C-ID PHYS 110; Part of C-ID PHYS 100S This course, the second semester of the Introductory Physics sequence, is designed for students transferring to programs which require two semesters of calculus-based physics such as some life science and architecture programs. Material covered will include electrostatics, electrical circuits and devices, magnetism, light, and modern physics (including special relativity, quantum, atomic and nuclear physics). Basic calculus skills will be assumed in the derivation and application of physical principles.Usually HeldTue Thu 12:00pm–1:20pm, Fri 1:00pm–4:05pm, Fri 8:45am–11:50am, Thu 8:45am–11:50am 