PHYS 121 - Introduction to Physics II

    Recent Professors
    Kashi Nath, Gurpreet Kaur
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    PHYS-120
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Accepted For Credit: CSU & UC Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters, Every Year This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence of algebra/trigonometry-based introductory physics for biomedical majors. This course is designed to provide a good foundation in electromagnetism; wave and geometrical optics; and modern physics. Topics in electromagnetism include electrostatics, including electric field and potential; electric current and basic circuits; magnetism; magnetic fields; Lorentz force; electromagnetic induction; and electromagnetic waves. Topics in optics include wave optics, interference, diffraction, polarization, and ray optics, including optical instruments. Modern physics covers special relativity; basic ideas of quantum physics and their application to the photon theory of light; and atomic and nuclear physics. A scientific calculator is required for this course. (GR) C-ID PHYS 110
    Usually Held
    Fri 1:00pm–4:20pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–12:35pm