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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
PHYSICS
A general education course dealing with basic concepts
of the physical sciences including astronomy, geology,
meteorology, and oceanography.
PSCI 128 SPECIAL TOPICS
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU, UC.
PSCI 138 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
See Cooperative Education listing (1-8 units). CSU
PHYSICS
The study of physics involves trying to understand, at
the most fundamental level, our observations of natural
phenomena. Inquiries extend from the most minute of
subatomic particles, to nuclei, atoms, molecules, solids,
liquids, gases and plasmas, stars and galaxies. Physics
seeks to explain how, under the influence of some
fundamental forces, nature behaves as it does. In a
larger sense it tries to address questions about our
universe, such as: Where did we come from? What will
be our ultimate fate?
The sequence of physics classes fills the lower division
requirements for students who plan to major in fields
such as physics, engineering or medicine.
Career Opportunities
(May require advanced degree)
Engineer
Physicist
Teaching at many levels
Faculty
Full Time
Michael Butros
Degrees and Certificates Awarded
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts
Associate in Science, Math/Science
Associate Degree
No associate degree offered with a major in Physics.
Physics courses may be used to fulfill requirements for
an Associate in Science degree with a major in Math/
Science. See Math/Science for degree requirements for
this major. Courses may also be used to fulfill requirements
for an Associate in Arts degree with a major in
Liberal Arts. See Liberal Arts for degree requirements
for this major. PHYS 138 (Cooperative Education) may
be used as Elective credits, but may not be used to fulfill
major requirements.
Transfer
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here are
some schools that have programs that might interest
you. For the most up-to-date information on these
programs and others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop
by the Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an
appointment with a counselor if you have questions.
• California State University, San Bernardino
Physics major
• University of California, Riverside
Physics major
PHYSICS COURSES
PHYS 100 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC (UC credit limitation). (Prerequisite:
MATH 50 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.)
An introduction to general physics for students who
have not had physics, or who have not had physics
recently. Fundamental principles of mechanics, waves,
heat, electricity and magnetism, light, atomic and
nuclear physics.
PHYS 128 SPECIAL TOPICS
See Special Topics listing (Variable units). CSU, UC.
PHYS 129 INDEPENDENT STUDY
See Independent Study listing (1-3 units). CSU
PHYS 138 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
See Cooperative Education listing ( 1-8 units). CSU
PHYS 201 ENGINEERING PHYSICS
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC (UC credit limitation). (Prerequisite:
MATH 226 with a minimum grade of ‘C’. MATH 226 or
MATH H226 may be taken concurrently.)
Course material includes a study of vectors, rectilinear
motion, motion in a plane, particle dynamics, work and
energy, conservation laws, collisions, rotational
kinematics and dynamics.
PHYS 202 ENGINEERING PHYSICS (MECHANICS OF
FLUIDS, HEAT AND SOUND)
Units: 4.0 - 48-54 hours lecture and 48-54 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC (UC credit limitation).
(Prerequisite: PHYS 201 and MATH 227 or MATH
H227. MATH 227 or MATH H227 may be taken
concurrently)
Equilibrium of rigid bodies, oscillations, gravitation, fluid
statics and dynamics, waves in elastic media, sound,
and thermodynamics.
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