PHYS 197 - Waves, Optics and Modern Physics

    Recent Professors
    Christopher David Maasch, Lorenza Levy, Thomas Nguyen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    PHYS 196 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYS 197
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This is the third semester of a three semester calculus-based Physics course designed for prospective scientists and engineers. Topics include the fundamental principles of physics of waves, the behavior of light, and an introduction to relativity, quantum physics and the atomic and nuclear properties of matter.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:35am–11:40am, Mon Wed 2:20pm–4:35pm, Thu 12:00pm–3:00pm, Tue 12:00pm–3:00pm