PHYS 4C
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Fluids, Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics
Course Description
This is an introductory studies course in static and dynamic fluids, mechanical and non-mechanical waves, geometrical and physical optics, heat, and the laws of thermodynamics.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28539 | PHYS 4C | 41 | M·W···· | 05:30 PM-07:45 PM | Ramin Alizadeh | MLC260 |
| M······ | 02:30 PM-05:20 PM | WAMBA, KOLO | S17 |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
PHYS-004C-41:Fully ON-CAMPUS. This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| WebAssign for Serway/Jewett's Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Single-Term Instant Access (11th Edition) Raymond A. Serwayjohn W. Jewe ISBN: 9798214453835 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $165.50 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
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Course Details
- Units
- 6 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 5
- Weekly Lab Hours: 3
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Pass/Fail Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- PHYS D004B; and MATH D001D or MATH D01DH (may be taken concurrently)
- Advisory
- ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.