PHYS 220 - General Physics II

    Recent Professors
    Alice R. Pevyhouse, Emilie C. Hein, Amin Jazaeri
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    28–30 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    PHYS 210 or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHYS 220
    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
    The second course of a two-course sequence of algebra/trigonometry-based physics. Designed for students majoring in certain fields of letters and science, and required of those planning to enter medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, agriculture or forestry. Covers electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics. The laboratory portion covers measurement and analysis of phenomena discussed in lecture. NOTE: Depending on the transfer institution, different STEM majors may require students to complete PHYS 220 and PHYS 221. Please note that PHYS 221 has a MATH 242 or 252 pre-requisite, so we highly recommend meeting with an academic counselor to discuss requirements.
    Usually Held
    Tue 1:10pm–4:00pm, Tue Thu 10:00am–1:30pm