PHY 106 - General Physics III

    Recent Professors
    Cathleen J. Cox
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    PHY 105 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course is the third in a sequence intended for students not majoring in physics or engineering but needing a one year course in physics as a requirement for their major program. The course is part of a three-quarter sequence. Core topics include an introduction to electrostatics, magnetism, DC circuits, optics and modern physics. *UC unit/course limit
    Usually Held
    Fri 10:30am–1:50pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–12:50pm