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| Physics |
| PHYS 1A | General Physics I | 5.00 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 | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| PHYS 1B | General Physics II | 5.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to fluid dynamics, oscillations, mechanical waves, thermodynamics, light and optics. Prerequisite: PHYS 1A and MATH 2 with a minimum grade of C | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| PHYS 1C | General Physics III | 5.00 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 (May be taken concurrently) | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| PHYS 1D | General Physics IV | 3.00 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 and PHYS 1C with a minimum grade of C and MATH 5 (May be taken concurrently) | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| PHYS 2A | Introduction to Physics I | 4.00 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 | ||||
| College: Chabot College, Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| PHYS 2B | Introduction to Physics II | 4.00 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 | ||||
| College: Chabot College, Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| PHYS 3A | College Physics A | 4.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to the major principles of classical mechanics using calculus for students studying life sciences and architecture. Includes: the scientific method and social responsibility of the scientist, Newtonian mechanics, energy, gravitation, fluids, thermodynamics, and vibration waves. Prerequisite: MTH 1 or MTH 22 and MTH 15 (MTH 1 or MTH 15 can be taken concurrently.) | ||||
| College: Chabot College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| PHYS 4A | General Physics I | 5.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to the principles of Newtonian mechanics using calculus. May not receive credit is PHYS 7A has been completed successfully. Prerequisite: MTH 1, MTH 2 (MTH 2 may be taken concurrently), Strongly Recommended: PHYS 18 or High School Physics. | ||||
| College: Chabot College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| PHYS 4B | General Physics II | 5.00 Units | ||
| Electric fields, voltage, electric currents, DC circuits, magnetic fields, induced currents, alternating circuits, and Maxwell's Equations. May not receive credit if PHYS 7C has been completed successfully. Prerequisite: PHYS 4A and MTH 2 and MTH 3 (MTH 3 may be taken concurrently). | ||||
| College: Chabot College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| PHYS 4C | General Physics III | 5.00 Units | ||
| Oscillations, fluids, sound waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetic spectrum, optics including reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, polarization. May not receive credit if PHYS 7B has been completed successfully. Prerequisite: PHYS 4B and MTH 3 and MTH 4 and, MTH 6 (MTH 4 and MTH 6 may be taken concurrently with PHYS 4C). | ||||
| College: Chabot College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| PHYS 5 | Modern Physics | 3.00 Units | ||
| Special relativity and modern physics, including photons, quantum mechanics, atoms, solids, nuclear physics, particle physics and cosmology. May not receive credit if PHYS 7D has been completed successfully. Prerequisite: PHYS 4B, MTH 3 and MTH 4 and MTH 6 (MTH 4 and MTH 6 may be taken concurrently). | ||||
| College: Chabot College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| PHYS 10 | Descriptive Physics | 3.00 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: Intermediate Algebra or a higher level of mathematics. | ||||
| College: Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: STEM | ||||
| PHYS 10L | Descriptive Physics Lab | 1.00 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: Intermediate Algebra or a higher level of math PHYS 10 with a minimum grade of C (May be taken concurrently). | ||||
| College: Chabot College, Las Positas College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| Co-Requisites: PHYS 10 | ||||
| PHYS 11 | Descriptive Physics | 4.00 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. Includes an introduction to laboratory principles and techniques with emphasis on the basic concepts discussed in the class. Strongly recommended: Mathematics 104. May not receive credit if Physics 10 or Physics 10L has been completed. | ||||
| College: Chabot College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| PHYS 18 | Preparatory Physics | 3.00 Units | ||
| Basic problem solving techniques in mechanics as preparation for Physics 2A and Physics 4A. Methods and strategies used to solve quantitative Physics problems. Intended for liberal arts, mathematics, engineering, and science students. Emphasis on group problem-solving activities, diversity in problem-solving approaches, and detailed oral and written presentation of solutions. Strongly recommended: Math 36 or Math 37 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) or equivalent. | ||||
| College: Chabot College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| PHYS 25 | Comp Methods Engineer/Science | 3.00 Units | ||
| Methodology and techniques for solving engineering/science problems using numerical-analysis computer-application programs MATLAB, SimuLink, MuPad, and EXCEL. Technical computing and visualization using MATLAB software. Examples and applications from applied-mathematics, physical- mechanics, electrical circuits, biology, thermal systems, fluid systems, and other branches of science and engineering. May not receive credit if Engineering 25 or Mathematics 25 has been completed. Prerequisite: MTH 1. | ||||
| College: Chabot College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
| PHYS 3B | College Physics 3B | 4.00 Units | ||
| Introduction to the major principles of ELECTROMAGNETISM AND MODERN PHYSICS using calculus for students studying life sciences and architecture. Includes Electrostatics, Electro- circuits, electromagnetic waves, optics, relativity, atomic and nuclear physics and the social responsibility of the scientist and architect. Prerequisite: MTH 16 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) or, MTH 2 (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) and, PHYS 3A (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) or, PHYS 4A (completed with a grade of "C" or higher) | ||||
| College: Chabot College | ||||
| Division: Science and Math | ||||
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