PHYSICS 004C - Thermodynmics, Optcs, Mdr Phys

    Recent Professors
    Michael A. Bisset, Kylee J. Ford
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    PHYSICS 004B and MATH-001B
    Fall 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 004C is the 3rd of a 3-semester sequence of calculus-based physics studying optics, laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer, heat engines, entropy, theory of special relativity, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, Bohr Model for the hydrogen atom, elementary quantum, kinetic theory of gases, failures of classic physics and a survey of modern physics. Laboratory work is an integral part of the course.
    Usually Held
    Fri 4:00pm–6:50pm