PHYS 1B - Fluids, Heat and Sound

Recent Professors: Dr. John Coroneus, Dr. Eyal Goldmann, Dr. Adam E. Murdock, Razmic Shirvanian
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
Class Size: 30 students
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PHYS 1A with a minimum grade of C MATH 191 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of PHYS 1B
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
Description: This is the second course in a four-semester calculus-based physics sequence designed for students with majors in engineering and the physical sciences. This course focuses on fluids, thermodynamics, and wave phenomena, with topics including fluids, statics and dynamics, gas laws, heat transfer, engines, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, and sound. Note: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing PHYS 1A , 1B, PHYS 1C , PHYS 1D and PHYS 2A , PHYS 2B and/or PHYS 3A , PHYS 3B is one series. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .
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