PHY 203 - Optics and Modern Physics

Recent Professors: D. Scaletta
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026
Class Size: 32 students
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: PHY-202 (with a grade of C or better), and MATH-213 (with a grade of C or better).
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of PHY 203
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
Description: This course is a calculus based study of optics and modern physics. Subjects covered include Optics, Relativity, Quantum Physics, Atomic Physics, Nuclear Physics and Particle Physics.
Usually Held: Mon 8:00am–10:50am, Mon 8:00am–9:50am, Wed 8:00am–10:50am