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PHYS 220 General Physics II

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Course Description

This course is the second in a two-semester algebra based series designed to provide a basic foundation in the fundamentals of physics. Topics include electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, the special theory of relativity, atomic physics, and nuclear physics.

Units: 4
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Lab hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: PHYS 210
Corequisites: None
AA/AS Degree Requirements:Area 5A
Transfer Credit: CSU/UC (Cal-GETC Area 5A)
C-ID: PHYS 110; PHYS 100S (requires PHYS 210 & 220)