PHYS 272 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II

    Recent Professors
    H. Lee, J. Veal, G. Miller, A. Ramirez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    36 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    PHYS 270 or equivalent; MATH C2220 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Introduces electricity, magnetism, and fluid mechanics. Includes electric field, potential, resistance, capacitance, magnetic field, inductance, electromagnetic induction, direct and alternating current, and fluid mechanics. Second of a three-semester, calculus based sequence intended mainly for majors in the physical sciences and engineering. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID PHYS 210]
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:45am–12:50pm, Mon Wed 8:35am–9:55am, Mon Wed 5:10pm–7:15pm, Thu 11:45am–12:50pm