PHYSICS 004B - Electricity, Magnetism, Waves

    Recent Professors
    Michael A. Bisset, Kylee J. Ford
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    PHYSICS 004A
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    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
    PHYSICS 004B is the 2nd of a 3-semester sequence of calculus-based physics studying electrostatics, the electric field, Coulomb's law, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitance, dielectrics, DC and AC circuit analysis, network theorems, the Lorentz force law, Ampere's law, the Biot-Savart law, Faraday's law, inductance, Maxwell Equations, magnetism, magnetic properties of matter, propagation of waves in elastic media, standing waves, interference, and electromagnetic waves. Laboratory work is an integral part of the course.
    Usually Held
    Fri 4:00pm–6:50pm