Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size2–30 studentsCredits4PrerequisitePHYS 250 and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, MATH 253 or equivalent. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionThe third course of a three course sequence of calculus-based physics (may also be taken directly after PHYS 250). Designed to give students majoring in engineering, physics or chemistry a thorough foundation in the fundamentals of physics. Covers thermodynamics, optics and modern physics. The laboratory portion covers measurement and analysis of phenomena discussed in lecture.Usually HeldWed 1:10pm–2:00pm, Wed 4:10pm–5:00pm, Thu 