Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
Physics Courses Physics PHYSICS G110 – 3 Units Conceptual Physics (Formerly known as: Conceptual Physics: Mechanics and Modern Physics) A course designed for non-science majors which considers the everyday applications of physics. This course is a nonmathematical approach to the basic concepts of physics. Open to students with or without high school physics, but not open to those who have credit for any college physics course. It covers the subjects of motion, energy, waves, music, electromagnetism, relativity and nuclear energy. UC Credit Limitations:No credit if taken after G120 or G185. Lecture. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU; UC. PHYSICS G111 – 1 Unit Conceptual Physics Lab Corequisites: Enrollment in or completion of Physics G110 This course is designed to supplement Physics G110. The student will do laboratory exercises which illustrate some of the phenomena discussed in Physics G110. UC credit limitations. No credit given if taken after G120 or G185. Lab. Optional pass/no pass grade. Transferable to CSU; UC. PHYSICS G120 – 4 Units Algebra Based Physics: Mechanics (Formerly known as: General Physics: Mechanics, Heat and Sound) Prerequisites: Math G120 or concurrent enrollment, or Mathematics Placement Assesment This is an algebra/trigonometry based physics course in mechanics, heat and sound. Topics studied include force, motion, energy, heat transfer, effects of heat and the nature and properties of waves. Three hours lecture and demonstration, three hours laboratory a week. UC Credit Limitations:Physics G120, G125 and G185, G280, G285 combined–maximum credit, one series; deduct credit for duplicatation of topics. C-ID PHYS 105 Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU; UC. Offered fall semester only. PHYSICS G125 – 4 Units Algebra Based Physics: Electricity/Magnetism (Formerly known Electricity, At) as: General Physics: Light, Magnetism, Prerequisites: Physics G120 This is an algebra/trigonometry based general physics course in the areas of electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics. Topics studied include electric charges and fields, DC circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, reflection, refraction, interference of light, quantum theory, matter waves, radioactivity and nuclear reactions. Three hours lecture and demonstration, three hours laboratory a week. This course may not be offered each semester. UC credit limitations. Phhysics G120, G125 and G185, G280, G285 combined–maximum credit, one series; deduct credit for duplication of topics. Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU; UC. Offered spring semester only. PHYSICS G185 – 4 Units Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics (Formerly known as: General Physics: Mechanics and Sound) Prerequisites: Math G180 Advisories: Mathematics G185 This is an introductory course in physics using calculus. Topics studied include vectors, motion, forces, energy, momentum, oscillators and properties of waves. Physics G185, G280 and G285 are required for students majoring in physics, chemistry or engineering. UC Credit Limitations:Physics G120, G125 and G185, G280, G285 combined–maximum credit, one series; deduct credit for duplication of topics. C-ID PHYS 205 Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU; UC. PHYSICS G280 – 4 Units Calculus Based Physics: Electricity/Magnetism (Formerly known as: General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism) Prerequisites: Physics G185 and Math G185 This is a calculus based physics course which covers the topics of electric charge, electric fields, potential dielectrics, DC circuits, magnetic fields, magnetic forces, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic oscillators, and waves. UC Credit Limitations:Physics G120, G125 and G185, G280, G285 combined–maximum credit, one series; deduct credit for duplications of topics. C-ID: PHYS 210 Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU; UC. Offered spring semester only. PHYSICS G285 – 4 Units Calculus Based Physics: Modern (Formerly known as: General Physics: Heat, Light, Modern Physics) Prerequisites: Physics G185 and Mathematics G185 This is a calculus based physics course including the topics of measurement of heat and temperature, effects of heat, kinetic theory of gases, thermodynamics, propagation of light, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, relativity, quantum theory and matter waves. UC Credit Limitations:Physics G120, G125 and G185, G280, G285 combined–maximum credit, one series; deduct credit for duplications of topics. C-I D PHYS 215 Lecture & lab. Letter grade only. Transferable to CSU; UC. Offered fall semester only. Degrees Physics ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE PHYSICS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE IN The goal of the physics program at Golden West College is to develop a student’s ability in analyzing and understanding the physical world in which we live through the use of mathematical analysis and laboratory experimentation using qualitative and quantitative reasoning, and to prepare our students for upper division and graduate level physics programs, and ultimately for a career in physics or any STEM related field. A physics education that emphasizes problem solving and critical thinking, as well as hands on experimentation makes physics graduates very desirable to government agencies and to private employers in all science related fields as well as in other specialized areas such as medicine, law, and financial institutions. The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer Degree will help a student to seamlessly transfer to the CSU in a baccalaureate degree program. PROGRAM LEVEL LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this program, students will be able to: Understand the basic principles and concepts of physics. Use these principles and concepts in solving problems in the various areas of physics. Understand the methods of physicists. Appreciate the importance of physics. Appreciate that physics is an active, unfinished area of work in which many people are, today, actively engaged. This is the major pattern for students planning to transfer to a CSU. It is strongly recommended that students contact a GWC counselor to develop an official Student Educational Plan to discuss non-CSU universities. Semester 1 Physics G185 (Core) Calculus-based Physics: Mechanics 4 Units Math 180 (Core) Calculus I 5 Units General Education TBD Semester 2 Physics G280 (Core) Calculus-based Physics: Electricity and Magnetism 4 Units Math 185 (Core) Calculus II 5 Units General Education TBD Semester 3 Physics G285 Calculus-based Physics: Optics & Modern 4 Units Math G280 Calculus 3 5 Units General Education TBD Semester 4 General Education TBD Major total: 27 Units Total units that may be double-counted: 7 Units CSU General Education Breadth or IGETC Pattern: 37-39 Units Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units): 1-3 Units DEGREE TOTAL UNITS (max): 60 units ( ) Descriptor in parentheses indicates credit earned in AST. [tabby title="Apply Now"] Ready to start your academic career at GWC? [tabby title="Financial Aid"] GWC offers a full array of student financial aid programs, grants, work study, and loans to fulltime and part-time students. Student financial aid resources are intended to supplement, not replace, the financial resources of the student and/or the family. Student financial aid is available to assist you with the cost of education; this includes enrollment and tuition fees, books, supplies, food, housing, transportation, computer, and personal expenses. Learn more.... [tabby title="Counseling"] Navigating your way through college can be confusing, especially if you try to go it alone. The counseling department offers advising assistance, to help in deciding which courses you need to take to complete your educational goals. Learn more... [tabby title="We Are Here to Help!"] Visit the GWC Answer Center in the Enrollment Center on campus or Contact the Call Center at 714-892-7711 Click Here for more info... [tabbyending]