PHY 108 - General Physics (Calculus) - Waves, Thermodynamics, and Light

    Recent Professors
    Cathleen J. Cox
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    5.3Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    MAT 106 with a grade of C or better AND PHY 107 with a grade of C or better
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of PHY 108
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course is the second in a sequence intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering. It is part of a four-quarter sequence. Core topics include an introduction to fluids, simple harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, thermodynamics. *UC unit/course limit
    Usually Held
    Fri 2:00pm–5:20pm, Fri 3:00pm–6:20pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–4:25pm, Mon Wed 2:30pm–4:55pm