PHYS 270 - Physics with Calculus III

PHYS 270 Physics with Calculus III

Third semester in a three-semester sequence for students majoring in the Physical Sciences and Engineering. Topics covered are thermodynamics, geometric 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 E5a
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B1 and B3), UC (IGETC Area 5A and 5C)
C-ID: PHYS 215, PHYS 200S (PHYS 250 & 260 & 270)
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College of San Mateo

Department: Physics

Number of Units: 4


This description is for the Spring 2024 term