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Physics Courses
All of our courses transfer to California State University and University of California campuses. For exceptions in the transfer of classes to UCs, refer to the Las Positas College Catalog. For specific transfer agreements with any university in California, including CSUs and UCs, refer to Assist.org.
PHYS 1A - General Physics I
5 units
Introduction to the principles of Newtonian Mechanics and analytical methods of physics using calculus as needed. Topics covered include vectors, kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, and gravitation. Prerequisite: MATH 1 with a minimum grade of C. 72 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.
- Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C; C-ID# PHYS 200 S (if taken with PHYS 1B+1C+1D), PHYS 205. * PHYS 2A, 2B or PHYS 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D combined: maximum UC credit, one series.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHYS 1B - General Physics II
5 units
Introduction to fluid dynamics, oscillations, mechanical waves, thermodynamics, light and optics. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A with a minimum grade of C and MATH 2 with a minimum grade of C. 72 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.
- Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C; C-ID# PHYS 200 S (if taken with PHYS 1A+1C+1D), PHYS 215 (if taken with PHYS 1D). * PHYS 2A, 2B or PHYS 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D combined: maximum UC credit, one series.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHYS 1C - General Physics III
5 units
Introduction to electricity and magnetism, circuits, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A with a minimum grade of C and MATH 3 with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently). 72 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.
- Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C; C-ID# PHYS 200 S (if taken with PHYS 1A+1B+1D), PHYS 210. * PHYS 2A, 2B or PHYS 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D combined: maximum UC credit, one series.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHYS 1D - General Physics IV
3 units
Introduction to relativity and modern physics, including: introduction to quantum theory; atomic, molecular, nuclear and particle physics; condensed matter physics; astrophysics and cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 1B with a minimum grade of C and PHYS 1C with a minimum grade of C, MATH 5 with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently). 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.
- Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A; C-ID# PHYS 200 S (if taken with PHYS 1A+1B+1C), PHYS 215 (if taken with PHYS 1B). * PHYS 2A, 2B or PHYS 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D combined: maximum UC credit, one series.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHYS 2A - Introduction to Physics I
4 units
Introduction to the major principles of classical mechanics using pre-calculus mathematics. Includes Newtonian mechanics, energy, gravitation, fluids, thermodynamics, oscillations, and waves. Prerequisite: MATH 39 with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C; C-ID# PHYS 100 S (if taken with PHYS 2B), PHYS 105. * PHYS 2A, 2B or PHYS 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D combined: maximum UC credit, one series.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHYS 2B - Introduction to Physics II
4 units
This algebra-based course is an introduction to the basic principles of electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Topics include electrostatics, magnetism, circuits, electromagnetic waves, optics, relativity, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 2A with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.
- Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B1, B3; IGETC: 5A, 5C; C-ID# PHYS 100 S (if taken with PHYS 2A), PHYS 110. * PHYS 2A, 2B or PHYS 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D combined: maximum UC credit, one series.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHYS 10 - Descriptive Physics
3 units
Motion, gravitation, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, atoms, and nuclei. Present-day scientific problems and developments such as alternative energy sources, solar energy, nuclear power, lasers, relativity and black holes. Designed for non-majors in physical science. Prerequisite: MATH 55 with a minimum grade of C. 54 hours lecture.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B1; IGETC: 5A. * No UC credit for PHYS 10 or 10L if taken after PHYS 1A or 2A.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHYS 10L - Descriptive Physics Lab
1 unit
Introduction to laboratory principles and techniques with emphasis on the basic concepts of physics such as mechanics, thermodynamics, energy, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Prerequisite: MATH 55 with a minimum grade of C. Corequisite: PHYS 10 (may also be taken after successful completion of PHYS 10). 54 hours laboratory.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: B3; IGETC: 5C. * No UC credit for PHYS 10 or 10L if taken after PHYS 1A or 2A.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHYS 29 - Independent Study, Physics
0.5 - 2 units
For course information, see "Independent Studies". 27-108 hours
Independent Study
0.5 - 2 units
Independent Study courses are open to all students and employ many combinations of media and educational techniques to create individualized, self-pacing education. Check with the Counseling Center, Building 1600, concerning transferability of Independent Study courses to four-year institutions. Independent Study is contracted through an instructor for research, field experience, or skill development. Independent Study is offered under many subject areas contained in the Catalog using the number 29. Transfer: CSU; UC credit may be granted only after review of course outline by specific UC campus after transfer. Independent Study courses have a grading option of "OP" unless otherwise indicated.
- Degree Applicable, Credit
For more information please contact:
Robin Rehagen
Faculty
925.424.1395
rrehagen@laspositascollege.edu
Jennifer Siders
Faculty
925.424.1391
jsiders@laspositascollege.edu
William Kossow
Lab Technician
925.424.1339
wkossow@laspositascollege.edu