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PHYS 004B: Engineering Physics - Electricity and Magnetism

Course Description

This is the second semester of a three-semester Physics sequence intended for students majoring in Physical Sciences and Engineering. The course covers core topics such as: electrostatics, magnetism, DC and AC circuits, and Maxwell’s equations.

Units: 5

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to both UC and CSU

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 64 – 72
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 48 – 54

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: MATH 003B, PHYS 004A
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: None
  • Additional Requisite Information:
    The honors version of the same course may be used to satisfy a requisite requirement.

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to both UC and CSU
  • 51³Ô¹ÏÍø GE: Area A-5: Natural Sciences
  • C-ID: PHYS 210 - Calculus-Based Physics for Scientists and Engineers: B
  • Cal-GETC GE: Area 5A: Physical Science
    Area 5C: Laboratory