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
    Difficulty
    4.3Lightout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    MATH 185 AND PHYS 250A
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    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