PHYS 2B - General Physics

Recent Professors: Staff_NSCI, Asma W. Said
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
Class Size: 34–35 students
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: PHYS 2A with a minimum grade of C
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of PHYS 2B
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
Description: This course is part of a one-year algebra- and trigonometry-based survey of physics. Topics covered include electric forces and fields, electric energy, electric circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, geometric optics, wave optics, applied optics, relativity, electrons and photons, atomic structure, the nucleus, applied nuclear physics, and particle physics. Note: The maximum UC credit allowed for students completing PHYS 2A , 2B and PHYS 1A , PHYS 1B , PHYS 1C , PHYS 1D 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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