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PHYS 270 – Physics with Calculus III (CRN: 47707) at Cañada College for Spring 2025

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

PHYS 270 Physics with Calculus III

This course is the third in a three-semester calculus based series designed to provide a thorough foundation in the fundamentals of physics to students majoring in engineering or the sciences. Topics include thermodynamics, geometrical and physical optics, and modern 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 250 and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in MATH 253

Corequisites: None

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area B1, B3; Math Competency

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B1, B3), UC* (IGETC Area 5A, 5C)

C-ID: PHYS 215; PHYS 200S (requires PHYS 250, 260 & 270)

Canada College (Online Course)

Department: Physics

Number of Units: 4

Textbook: Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Course - View textbook and course related items in Bookstore

Instructor: Martin Partlan, partlanm@smccd.edu

View all PHYS 270 courses

IGETC: 5A-Physical Science - Canada

CSU: B1-Physical Science - Canada

Section Information as of Sunday, December 22 2024 - 07:16:09 am

Course status: Waitlist Closed - Check later to see if space on the waitlist becomes available

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InstructorSection	Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Days	Building	Room	Section	Section Description
OLH - Online Meeting Date: 01/13-05/22 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Martin Partlan	01/13-05/22			Online course	0000	OLH	Online
OLH - Online Meeting Date: 01/13-05/22 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Martin Partlan	01/13-05/22			Online course	0000	OLH	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 22, 2025

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PHYS 270 – Physics with Calculus III (CRN: 47707) at Cañada College for Spring 2025