Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class Size30–31 studentsCredits4PrerequisitePHYS 4A - PHYS 4A and MATH 3B or MATH 3BH and, MATH C2220 or, MATH C2220H Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis is a calculus-based introduction to thermodynamics, light, and modern physics. Included are the kinetic theory of gases, laws of thermodynamics, thermal processes, properties of light, optical images, interference and diffraction, electromagnetic waves, relativity, and atomic and nuclear concepts. C-ID: PHYS 215Usually HeldMon 2:00pm–4:50pm, Mon 8:00am–10:50am, Thu 11:00am–1:50pm, Thu 5:00pm–7:50pm 