PHYS 250B - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

    Recent Professors
    Craig T. Rutan, Anh T. Nguyen, Arya S. Afshari
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH 185 AND PHYS 250A
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYS 250B
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Introduces the basic principles of thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism. The main topics are the laws of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, electro-magnetic induction, and Maxwell’s equations. This course is designed for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 5:00pm–7:05pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–10:05am, Mon 1:40pm–4:50pm, Mon 10:15am–1:25pm