PHYSC 4B Principles of Physics: Waves, Sound, and Thermodynamics

Units: 4
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Grade Options: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Prerequisites: MATH 2 Calculus II and PHYSC 4A Principles of Physics: Mechanics with a grade of “C” or better.
This course, intended for students majoring in physical sciences and engineering, is part of a three-semester sequence. Core topics include mechanical waves and sound, thermodynamics, optics, and modern physics. (UC, CSU, C-ID PHYS 215)