Conceptual Physics Lec

Overview

Subject area

PHYS

Catalog Number

14

Course Title

Conceptual Physics Lec

Department(s)

Description

Must be taken initially with Physics 1.1. May be taken alone if a passing grade has been received in Physics 1.1. This course is designed for non-science majors. Topics include mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. The course emphasizes a conceptual understanding of the material rather than computational problem-solving, although some computation will be required. The objective is to develop an analytical way of thinking. Not open to students who have received credit for PHYS 103, 121.4, or 145.4.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences

Course Attributes

COPT - QNSSCI (QC Science)

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

010061

Course Schedule